I've just returned from Sydney where yesterday I had a bike fit session with Steve Hogg whom with his wife Margaret operate Cyclefit ,where they specialise in bike fitting. This is my 3rd visit to them in around 18 months and part of the reason for going this time was to get Steve to check out my position on my new Time Trial bike and to check a couple of things on my road bike. I also have a sister and brother in law who live in Sydney so the added bonus is I get to visit them also.
Steve making adjustments to my road bike
As I have said before on this blog I'm a relative newcomer to cycling with just over 3 years of reasonably serious riding so I'm not claiming to be an expert I just enjoy writing about my personal experiences.
When I had my initial consultation with Steve in July 2010 I had only been riding for a couple of years and was recovering from a shoulder reconstruction from a mountain bike accident.
Steve is a wealth of knowledge on many subjects and I always leave there with lots to think about and contemplate.
As this is my 3rd visit much of the ground work for my bike fit has been done previously and my subsequent visits are more tune ups, or if I have changed any equipment and want Steve to make sure I havn't altered my position in the process.
During this visit I got my pedal system changed from Shimano to Speedplay, which was a choice I had made, on both bikes and got 2 pairs of shoes set up with the matching Speedplay cleats. One of the things I believe has made the most difference to my cycling which was picked up on my first visit was a leg length discrepancy and now, with spacers fitted under the cleat of the cycling shoe on my shorter leg I feel much more fluent in my pedal stroke. I also believe I am less likely to end up injuring myself in the long term now this has been rectified.Whilst getting a "Bike Fit" is a significant investment I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone who is having issues regarding the comfort they experience whilst riding. For me I believe it's made a huge difference to the enjoyment I get from riding.
When I had my initial consultation with Steve in July 2010 I had only been riding for a couple of years and was recovering from a shoulder reconstruction from a mountain bike accident.
Steve is a wealth of knowledge on many subjects and I always leave there with lots to think about and contemplate.
As this is my 3rd visit much of the ground work for my bike fit has been done previously and my subsequent visits are more tune ups, or if I have changed any equipment and want Steve to make sure I havn't altered my position in the process.
During this visit I got my pedal system changed from Shimano to Speedplay, which was a choice I had made, on both bikes and got 2 pairs of shoes set up with the matching Speedplay cleats. One of the things I believe has made the most difference to my cycling which was picked up on my first visit was a leg length discrepancy and now, with spacers fitted under the cleat of the cycling shoe on my shorter leg I feel much more fluent in my pedal stroke. I also believe I am less likely to end up injuring myself in the long term now this has been rectified.Whilst getting a "Bike Fit" is a significant investment I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone who is having issues regarding the comfort they experience whilst riding. For me I believe it's made a huge difference to the enjoyment I get from riding.
Right shoe with cleat mounted
Left shoe with 7mm of spacers fitted under the cleat.
Again, a very personal choice,going to a saddle with the cut out down the middle has been fantastic.
Various bits and pieces that may be required
I don't have any pictures of the TT bike and I'll keep the changes under wraps until the next Time Trial event.
Well not really, I just didn't take any photos of it.
Well not really, I just didn't take any photos of it.
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