Why Velo28?
As a trained bike fitter and Cyctech qualified mechanic, Mark has the knowledge and experience to get you fitted on your bike. The starting block of any fit is the correct size bike, an overlooked problem, as you see many people just on the wrong size bike.
Reasons for a Bike Fit
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Comfort a comfortable bike is a bike that gets used.
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Efficiency, the ability to go further using less energy is always a bonus.
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Injury prevention, knee pain, foot pain hand pain, a badly fitted bike will injure you over time.
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Power Gains, the real reason why you would get a bike fit, who doesn't want more watts.
Bike Fitting Process
1 - Measurements
We do an off bike check of your body, taking measurements and seeing your range of body movement. Leg length discrepancies can lead to a very uncomfortable ride, this can be remedied by the use of shims under the cleats and insoles
2 - Feet
The feet are up next, shoe size is checked, cleat position adjusted and arch support insoles can be added to aid comfort. if your feet are going numb in the first 10-30 minutes you aren't going to want to cycle very far! Your Q factor may be wrong, that’s the stance of your body and you may need spacers between the pedals and the cranks.
3 - Seat Height
Seat height is the next adjustment, if you're not at the right height you are never comfortable or in full control of your bike. Saddle height can also highlight leg length imbalances, but this is checked in the pre bike fit check. The wrong saddle or a worn saddle will give you pains, unfortunately they don't last forever and gender specific saddles are available.
4 - Saddle
Now the next part is your saddle fore and aft, if this is wrong then it makes your time on the bike very uncomfortable.
5 - Stack & Stem
Stack height and stem length are then checked and adjusted, we all have different shaped bodies, bike geometry from manufactures differ, handle bars come in different sizes, it can be a minefield, but its something we have experience with.
6 - Adjustments
We adjust and set your new bike so its safe for the road or track, saddles, stems and forks that need cutting down can all be supplied, or you can supply your own.
People pay hundreds if not thousands of pounds on a new bike and neglect to have a proper bike fit which can make a huge difference.
If you are injury prone or suffer from discomfort when you are riding your bike a professional fitting will help. From the most overlooked set up of your shoes and cleats to a detailed analysis of your position a bike fit will improve your efficiency, comfort and performance.
Book Your Bike Fit!
Bike Fitting Location
Address
B Village Ltd, Baker Rd Nelson Park West
Cramlington, NE23 1WL
Hours
Our availability will vary weekly. The hours we are open for bookings will be visible when booking an appointment (appointment only).
Late night bike fit bookings can be made by ringing the contact number below.
Contact
07957253439