Bike Fitting

maverick_21

I was out for a long cycle last weekend and I've had a bit of pain at the back of my knee behind my kneecap since I came back. From reading online people are saying this could be down to not having the correct saddle height or saddle position...

Im thinking about getting fitted for my bike. Can anyone recommend a shop to get this done in? Any ideas about what price this costs?
I am based in West Dublin.
Cheers

crosstownk

Give Aidan Hammond a call. He knows his stuff inside out.

http://www.bikefittingireland.com/

Techo

+1 for Aidan Hammond...started cycling in Feb and did a bike fit around same time. Done plenty of training days and 3 sportives since and no aches or pains afterwards. In fairness, the shop had the bike set up very well for me but Aidan made a few tweeks that helped.Cost €120 which I thought for what you gain and the peace of mind was well worth it.

jon1981

Another option (based on your location) is Frank in Ritchies Swords or Base2Race in Ballymount. I've had 1 fitting each in both and while Base2race is more high tech in terms of equipment used the fittings are pretty much spot on for both bikes. Frank is very thorough and takes alittle longer but he knows his stuff.

68 lost souls

I was very happy with Dom in Base2Race, I would highly recommend him. Aidan Hammond also has some very good feedback but have never had a fitting with him myself

omri

+1 for Aidan Hammond

maverick_21

Anyone used Wheelworx near liffey valley?

C-Shore

maverick_21 wrote: »

Anyone used Wheelworx near liffey valley?

Haven't really heard anything about there, but I'm surprised there hasn't been a mention of bike fit studio. If you're a cycling ireland member you get €50 off there. Website's www.bikefitstudio.ie and anyone I know (including myself) have found it to be the better option, even by some people that have been fit by other fitters being recommended in this thread!

Hani Kosti

Another +1 for Aidan
Got two bikes fitted and never looked back, it's usually small tweaks he makes but in the end these make all the difference

lorimc

another +1 for Aidan Hammond. I organised a club day and everyone (around 9 of us) were really happy with the results. As part of the fit they also did a injury and flexibility assessment.

stackerman

+1 for Aidan again

triggermortis

+1 for Frank in Richies. Had my first bike fitted there and nevr had a problem since. Other bikes I've copied the settings over to, but I'll be taking my new one there as I can't get it quite right yet

The Noble Nudge

Im just thinking of proximity anyone go into Cycle Superstore yet for a fitting?
Getting more technical on cycling rather than just dogging it sounds stupid but is it a must at this stage to get fitted for each bike?
Would you require it for an MTB??

nak

I have had a couple of bike fits with Gordon in Cycleways. Have dodgy knees, so need to be careful with set-up and also helped me to chose a new saddle.

DanielDI

I've been Retul-ed and that fit has worked well and is pretty darn close to the body fit here. I'd be interested to see what others also have to say.

Miklos

Would definitely recommend Aidan Hammond. Top notch guy.

The Noble Nudge

DanielDI wrote: »

I've been Retul-ed and that fit has worked well and is pretty darn close to the body fit here. I'd be interested to see what others also have to say.

I'd be interested too in the difference between Retul and a Body fit??
Its all new to me...

The Retul looks like a 3d with the emphasis on your movement on the bike while being measured with sensors,
Looks like we have a few options on Retul with varying degrees of qualification from the factory that supply the equipment.

Whats a body fit version 2D I presume??

C-Shore

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

I'd be interested too in the difference between Retul and a Body fit??
Its all new to me...

The Retul looks like a 3d with the emphasis on your movement on the bike while being measured with sensors,
Looks like we have a few options on Retul with varying degrees of qualification from the factory that supply the equipment.

Whats a body fit version 2D I presume??

You pretty much have it.

Retül tracks and happens to you with lateral movement, rather than just the angles, it's really interesting when you start looking at it.

There's a good video on the website page here: http://www.bikefitstudio.ie

The Noble Nudge

C-Shore wrote: »

You pretty much have it.

Retül tracks and happens to you with lateral movement, rather than just the angles, it's really interesting when you start looking at it.

There's a good video on the website page here: http://www.bikefitstudio.ie

Yeah was looking at that on the web this morning...
Whats Aidan H do then anyone know?
Im going to ring him this morning BTW.

C-Shore

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Yeah was looking at that on the web this morning...
Whats Aidan H do then anyone know?
Im going to ring him this morning BTW.

I went to him a few years ago, so what I got might be different to now.

He does more like the body fit one where it's side on, has a laser thing but it's only knee tracking from what I remember. Overall it gets you your heights right etc, but didn't correct a hip pain I had, as it turned out my stem was too long for what my hip was able for.

Ever since doing physio for my hip I've been shocked to find out how all these muscles are related, and that's how I ended up going to bikefit studio.

The Noble Nudge

C-Shore wrote: »

I went to him a few years ago, so what I got might be different to now.

He does more like the body fit one where it's side on, has a laser thing but it's only knee tracking from what I remember. Overall it gets you your heights right etc, but didn't correct a hip pain I had, as it turned out my stem was too long for what my hip was able for.

Ever since doing physio for my hip I've been shocked to find out how all these muscles are related, and that's how I ended up going to bikefit studio.

I hear you I run as well (or did) and im having a lot of issues one after another so just trying to pick the best option out of the fittings available....

Euro Fred

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Im just thinking of proximity anyone go into Cycle Superstore yet for a fitting?
Getting more technical on cycling rather than just dogging it sounds stupid but is it a must at this stage to get fitted for each bike?
Would you require it for an MTB??

i went to Shane Foley in CSS last month and he's brilliant

C-Shore

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

I hear you I run as well (or did) and im having a lot of issues one after another so just trying to pick the best option out of the fittings available....

Yeah, I know!

Well you get your €50 off with Bike Fit Studio as well if you're a CI member so that might help.

The Noble Nudge

C-Shore wrote: »

Yeah, I know!

Well you get your €50 off with Bike Fit Studio as well if you're a CI member so that might help.

Not in CI...would that €50 off qualify for a leisure cyclist category (€40 version)???

C-Shore

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Not in CI...would that €50 off qualify for a leisure cyclist category (€40 version)???

Yeah I'm pretty sure it's everything, just give a licence number which I think everyone gets, even the people you know, if that makes sense!

The Noble Nudge

C-Shore wrote: »

Yeah I'm pretty sure it's everything, just give a licence number which I think everyone gets, even the people you know, if that makes sense!

Ive been meaning to join...:cool:

moonshadow

Weepsie wrote: »

Apologies for jumping on here. But would anyone recommend anyone northside of Dublin. I live in santry, work in city centre.
I'd have gone to Aidan Hammond if I could drive out and take 2 bikes with me, but alas i can't.

I saw bike institute are doing some Giant professional fitting, and heard cycleways mentioned but I'm needing fitting on my current bike bought elsewhere as it's just marginally out in some way.

Bike fit studio for retul in Gormanstown city north area, or. Ritchies in swords for a more general type fit.

moonshadow

They might.... Or they make changes that cost some €€ such as a stem or seat post...be prepared to say yay or nay and buy your own bits.
Personally I was with bike fit in Gormanstown and it was excellent.

C-Shore

Weepsie wrote: »

Cheers, I'll give them both a shout. Meant to arrange one ages ago, but never got round to it. I'm afraid they'll say the new bike is too big or something...

There's a guy out near you as well that I've heard mentioned, but can't remember his name. Think he focuses on triathletes but should still be the same. I think he's in Artane.

I wouldn't say your bike is too big for you, should be ok. Unless you're looking for an excuse to get one, then yeah, it's definitely too big!

C-Shore

moonshadow wrote: »

They might.... Or they make changes that cost some €€ such as a stem or seat post...be prepared to say yay or nay and buy your own bits.
Personally I was with bike fit in Gormanstown and it was excellent.

Yeah that's true, most things can work around stem length, crank length, and saddle height.

Sure you get your report with exact measurements from bike fit studio anyway so you can always buy the other parts that suit you and your price range and then fit them yourself.

Bawnmore_Ent.

Anyone gone to Brendan Whelan , bicycle design centre, Naas?

FrankGrimes

Just had a Retul fit done for my road and TT bikes yesterday with John in Bike Fit Studio. Service is fantastic, just had to post here to add my voice to the positive feedback here already.

I had fits done in the past with a couple of the others mentioned in this thread - intent is not to speak ill of any services as I got value from each of them, but the difference with the Retul system capturing data dynamically while you are actually cycling rather than static is significant. It shows about 20 different data measurements and I had major changes in several key measurements from the different setups. The final setup on both bikes has me much further forward, more comfortable, and feeling way more powerful as my legs are more over than behind the pedals. Will need to quantity the changes with a power test, am returning after a period off the bike so will be ramping up to full fitness over next couple of weeks and will then test and I just know from the feel of the new position that there'll be some gains.

For 4 hours of expert focus and advice, the price was very good value, I definitely recommend.

Daroxtar

I had Retul fit done by John last year and can only agree with what was said above. Very thorough and sorted out my knee and lower back pain and leg cramps straight away. He pushed me up and forward to properly engage my glutes and ha and aligned my cleats better too.
Best money I've spent on the bike.

Chuchote

How is the Retul fit for deciding you on what bike to seek out and buy, and what its geometry should be?

Fugs!!

Can anyone recommend a bike fit in the south east? Waterford or kilkenny area?

Miklos

Bawnmore_Ent. wrote: »

Anyone gone to Brendan Whelan , bicycle design centre, Naas?

I've been to Brendan but not for a fitting. He fixed my steel racing bike, replaced one of the dropouts. I'll be bringing it back to him for a re-spray soon.

He's definitely very knowledgable and passionate about what he does, I'm sure his fitting is top shelf.