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Post by nathanmullan on Feb 20, 2013 22:57:05 GMT 1
Does anyone know any good places that i could fitted properly for my bike?
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Post by adrian on Feb 21, 2013 10:47:44 GMT 1
McConvey Cycles in Belfast and also Chain Reaction. You're probably looking to pay just over £100.
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Post by barryvankellett on Feb 21, 2013 12:56:51 GMT 1
Velo Cafe Magasin on ormeau avenue use the retul Bike fitting velocafemagasin.com/I believe Gavin also has been to a good bike fitter for his TT bike but not sure who it is. |
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Post by adrian on Feb 21, 2013 12:59:44 GMT 1
I couldnt get the images to load for the Retul on the Velo Cafe website - figured working must be blocking it.
Martin Grimley also got fitted last year....was it someone from UUJ?
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Post by nathanmullan on Feb 21, 2013 16:01:59 GMT 1
Il have a look at them. Just want to be fitted right cause ive been straining my knee on the new bike.
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Post by barryvankellett on Feb 21, 2013 16:38:07 GMT 1
There are a few simple things you can look at before going down the fitting route too.
Saddle height is very important, especially is your knee if sore.
I normally set the height by sitting on the saddle with my heel on the pedal at its lowest point of the crank turn so my leg is locked out, but such that i am not rocking my hip downwards to reach it.
So when you are on the bike clipped in your knee should have a slight bend at the lowest point of the crank turn.
If its too high currently you will be rocking your hips to reach down or if it is too low you won't be getting the full muscle contraction and extension you should be getting, which could give you knee problems.
Traditionally you want the saddle fore/aft position set so that the cleat is sat in plumbline with your knee.
And the cleat position can also affect knees. Are you using cleats with any float in them or are they 0 degree float?
Do a quick search on google and you should find plenty of things to try. Even if you pay for a bike fit you still need to try it out on the road to make sure it works for you.
Things like the retul bike fit are essentially an expensive very accurate tape measure. The skill is in the bike fitter using it to fit you.
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Post by nathanmullan on Feb 21, 2013 16:47:55 GMT 1
I use the look keo pedals and cleats. It say on the website that the cleats have 0° 4.5° or 9° float. Ive tried different seat hights but il try doing it your way and see how it holds up during the race on saturday.
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Post by bernadettemonaghan on Feb 21, 2013 18:11:45 GMT 1
Brendan would do it for you. He's the main bike fitter in Chain Reaction. Fitted me for mine and it's perfect! I'm not biased or anything.
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Post by barryvankellett on Feb 21, 2013 18:38:01 GMT 1
What colour are your cleats? They do the 3 different versions. As far as I remember, Black are the 0 Degree, grey are the middle of the road float and I think red are the ones with most freedom
Good offer from CRC's finest there!
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Post by nathanmullan on Feb 21, 2013 19:36:40 GMT 1
Mine are the grey ones barry. Actually on my way to chain reaction now so il have a chat about it.
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