I had a retul bike fit from the bike science guys - mine was in Derby but they have a branch in Bristol and Tunbridge Wells - http://www.bike-science.com/
If you think you can or you think you can't you're probably right.
Fragile - a group of us did a bike for with Bike Science in Bristol. We did a group booking for 4 and it was £100 per person. I *may* know someone who *may* be interested in getting a group of four together
was hoping to get something sorted out for a couple of weeks time when the fraglets are staying with grandparents and I'll be able to get out for a few hours.....
Little Miss Happy have you noticed any benefit to your cycling from a retul fit? There is one near me but I don't want to chuck money at something that won't help.
Unless you've got a particular problem you should be able to sort your own bike fit out - it's not really rocket science - 3 contact points how hard can it be?
Fraggle - could be lots of things, but possibly cleat alignment.
I would suggest that no doubt Popsider knows what he's talking about when it comes to bikes, so he's able to fit his own bike - but for us who know sod all about these, we may benefit from being told by someone else. I'm certainly more comfortable on my TT bike after having a fit.
Unless you've got a particular problem you should be able to sort your own bike fit out - it's not really rocket science - 3 contact points how hard can it be?
Fraggle - I went to Bike Science in Bristol when we got the group discount for the 3D Retul fit. If its just for a road bike, you may be ok getting a 'static fit' - which is cheaper.
A good fit for one event may be rubbish for another. A mate had a Retul fit in Derby and had to raise his bars when we went to the Alps because of back ache - but maybe the Retul position was ok for a 1 hour crit? Either way I'd say that fit was money wasted.
Why not just start with a position based on tradition, kops etc, then work from there. You can use a video to have a look side on and see how your knee tracks front on etc.
As I say though if you've got a particular injury problem you just can't solve then maybe go to someone who knows about cycling and sports injury - someone like Adrian Timmis round here rather an someone who has trained in a fit system - there must be smilar elsewhere.
red dog - where were you thinking of going? Just asking because I know someone who does them in Newark but to be honest I am not sure I would go to her
red dog - where were you thinking of going? Just asking because I know someone who does them in Newark but to be honest I am not sure I would go to her
Hi MC,
There are a few retul ones in Nottingham, but the prices are mad £170-£200!!! Have you had a bike fit? Where did you go?
Honestly it's not rocket science Google how to set up a road bike there are some good articles and you tube bits £200 quid for basically a few measurements and a bit of cleat positioning
Honestly it's not rocket science Google how to set up a road bike there are some good articles and you tube bits £200 quid for basically a few measurements and a bit of cleat positioning
I had a go before and actually got it to feel quite good from a youtube vid. I think it just needs fine tuning so my back stops aching on one side. Or maybe I should try some stretches for my back to see if it helps.
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I had a retul bike fit from the bike science guys - mine was in Derby but they have a branch in Bristol and Tunbridge Wells - http://www.bike-science.com/
Cheers LMH
All about Freespeed in the funkin household...
Fragile - a group of us did a bike for with Bike Science in Bristol. We did a group booking for 4 and it was £100 per person. I *may* know someone who *may* be interested in getting a group of four together
Oooo I'd be up for a group bike fit if we could secure a discount! And providing I had the day off.
Ooh, sounds good Schmunks
was hoping to get something sorted out for a couple of weeks time when the fraglets are staying with grandparents and I'll be able to get out for a few hours.....
Little Miss Happy have you noticed any benefit to your cycling from a retul fit? There is one near me but I don't want to chuck money at something that won't help.
Unless you've got a particular problem you should be able to sort your own bike fit out - it's not really rocket science - 3 contact points how hard can it be?
OK - i keep getting pain on the outside of my knees, what can I do to sort it out ?
Fraggle - could be lots of things, but possibly cleat alignment.
I would suggest that no doubt Popsider knows what he's talking about when it comes to bikes, so he's able to fit his own bike - but for us who know sod all about these, we may benefit from being told by someone else. I'm certainly more comfortable on my TT bike after having a fit.
Where did you go Raf?
(and yes I'm a numpty so need someone else to look at my cycling and see what's out of alignment)
3 points? you riding with no hands??...
Oh and another vote for Freespeed in London.
People rode bikes for 100 years without the need for bike fitters, but if you want to piss a hundred quid up the wall be my guest!
backache on right side after about an hour
Fraggle - I went to Bike Science in Bristol when we got the group discount for the 3D Retul fit. If its just for a road bike, you may be ok getting a 'static fit' - which is cheaper.
popsider save me £185 and tell me how to stop my back ache
Stop riding your bike = no back ache. £1 please
100 years ago women of a certian age did not ride a bike for hundreds of miles each week........especially with dodgy backs and knees........#
If i was just cycling down to the shops and back a couple times a week I'm sure I would not need a bike fit
Meldy got fitted for her broomstick back in the 1500's
But how many points of contact on a broomstick??
A good fit for one event may be rubbish for another. A mate had a Retul fit in Derby and had to raise his bars when we went to the Alps because of back ache - but maybe the Retul position was ok for a 1 hour crit? Either way I'd say that fit was money wasted.
Why not just start with a position based on tradition, kops etc, then work from there. You can use a video to have a look side on and see how your knee tracks front on etc.
As I say though if you've got a particular injury problem you just can't solve then maybe go to someone who knows about cycling and sports injury - someone like Adrian Timmis round here rather an someone who has trained in a fit system - there must be smilar elsewhere.
thanks!!! Now I know what to do!!!
red dog - where were you thinking of going? Just asking because I know someone who does them in Newark but to be honest I am not sure I would go to her
Bridgtown cycles in Cannock are good as well. Experienced enough to be able to account for non perfect builds as it were!
Hi, I had a fitting at Condor a couple of weeks ago and it's really helped. I wrote about it here:
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/triathlete/triathlon/becoming-ironmum---blog-9/9899.html
Hi MC,
There are a few retul ones in Nottingham, but the prices are mad £170-£200!!! Have you had a bike fit? Where did you go?
Honestly it's not rocket science Google how to set up a road bike there are some good articles and you tube bits £200 quid for basically a few measurements and a bit of cleat positioning
I had a go before and actually got it to feel quite good from a youtube vid. I think it just needs fine tuning so my back stops aching on one side. Or maybe I should try some stretches for my back to see if it helps.