Professional Bike Fitting Service
Dr Graham Theobald is our specialist in our Bike Fit service. Graham has a PhD in cycling-related knee pain. It is fair to say that they he is cycling obsessive!
According to Graham, there are Bikefits and there are ‘Bikefits’. Cyclists are always looking for the best and here at The Body Rehab we feel we have one of the best around.
What is included?
Assessment
Because of our clinical focus and experience, we start with a discussion about your riding, aspirations and goals, weekly hours in the saddle and any problems or issues you are having with cycling
Person-specific Biomechanical Assessment and Correction
We cover critical issues such as leg length, biomechanics, pelvic movement, functional analysis and a screening of your movement patterns, both static and dynamic
Use of third party AR Motion Analysis software to assess position and fit
Using leading-edge augmented reality (AR) software, techniques and on-screen real-time analysis we work with you to look at joint angle, spinal alignment, reach, medial/lateral movement and overall alignment problems that may be contributing to decreased performance, injury or injury potential. We primarily work in the sagittal and coronal movement planes
Footwear and pedal system examination, assessment & adjustment
We look at cleat angles, fore-aft, medial/lateral alignment. If suitable we can use wedges to re-align cleat angle. We also stock and can prescribe specialised orthotics on site to deal with biomechanical and performance issues
Injury related advice and bike set-up correction
Where appropriate and relevant, we will give you evidence-backed advice based on our experience and profession. In the clinic, we treat injuries all day every day and are trusted by thousands of our clients. Our network of physios and health care professionals are all part of the team and can assist the bike fitting process if required.
Follow-up email service including PDF of bike settings & advice
You will be emailed documentation after the session outlining the current set up, on-screen accurate measurements on your own bike, screen shots from video analysis with joint angles and highlighted issues etc, changes made, changes to consider and a summary of the session. Please ask for examples of this paperwork. This paperwork allows you to project the data to both new and existing bikes, hire bike set-up and cross-referencing.
Bikefit areas covered
Saddle height, Saddle tilt, Saddle fore/aft, Saddle to Bar drop, Bar tilt, Lever position, Reach, Pedal set up, Cleat position, Gearing set up, Crank length, Bar position, Bar width, Body position, flexibility plus much more……..
The bike fit process is very much that. A process, and indeed a journey. We support you after the initial fit remotely and in some cases with short follow-up sessions to re-jig the fit and maximise performance and comfort. The process can take a month or two in some cases to perfect. Remote email support is included in the price.
Our BikeFit service has no equal in the area of sports medicine and is unique in its approach:
- We fit the bike to the person
- We fit the person to the bike
- We account for all dysfunctions
- We account for all injuries, current and historical
- We use our skill and expertise across many areas to get it right and MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Following the session you will be emailed with a summary of the session including ….
- PDF’s of your bike settings
- Changes made
- Potential changes for the future (depending on findings)
- Options to consider
- Positional factors in screenshots with annotations
Cost (including follow-up email and bike settings) – £200
Bookings and Availability
We have various dates in the diary for you to book with Graham, please contact the clinic via the button above or below or use the side button
Bike Fit takes approximately 2 hours – paperwork, as outlined above, will be sent electronically unless otherwise agreed. Please bring your bike (nice and clean please!), shoes, pedals and some close-fitting cycling clothes (bib shorts for example).
On booking, please be ready to supply details of the bike you wish to bring with you so that we can be fully prepared. Most importantly the brand/model and whether you have quick release or bolt-through axle. Thank you.
