Precision Bike Fitting for Performance & Comfort
Experience the difference with an On Form Physio
Bike fit.
The Bike Fit services offered at On Form Physiotherapy bring together the innate knowledge of performance biomechanics of the human body and knowledge of performance cycling mechanics. All delivered through an understanding of the best current available scientific literature to produce a customised cycling position that balances force production, injury risk reduction and comfort.
This detailed knowledge of how the human body moves and interacts with a bike is only something that can be integrated into a bike fit by trained health professionals like physiotherapists. This expertise harnesses the power of modern-day fitting technology, and integrate the imbalances and asymmetries that are normal for an individual riders to experience in order to provide the best possible fitting outcome. Without this understanding of biomechanics, fitting technology will produce a one-size-fits-all position using formulas and rules that isn’t supported by the most up-to-date sports science research.
Our Bike Fit philosophy.
At On Form Physio we work on the following five principles when conducting our Bike Fit assessments:
Individual: As highly trained physiotherapists, we understand that no two riders are the same physically. Individuals also have a varying range of goals and aspirations as to what they are wanting to get out of their sport.
Comfortable: Being positioned in the ideal position individual for each rider helps to increase pedalling efficiency and fatigue resistance.
Biomechanical: Reducing excessive loads and pressure on particular areas of the body most at risk in cycling to reduce risk of pain and injury, longevity in the sport and the impact rising has on the rest of your everyday life.
Powerful: Being positioned in the most optimal way can and will increase a riders ability to generate the most power for the longest period possible.
Enjoyable: If you’re not having fun because your body is holding you back during or after a ride, then something is very wrong with your current position.
Types of bikes we work with:
Road bikes
Endurance/Ultra endurance
Racing
Recreational
Gravel bikes
Racing
Endurance/Ultra endurance
Recreational
Mountain bikes
Downhill
Enduro
Cross Country
Triathlon/TT
Short course
Olympic distance
Ironman (Half and full distance)
Do I need a Bike fit?
Having your bike professionally set up is recommended for anybody who:
has recently purchased a new bike, or wants advice about bike selection
has a goal event/race picked out and are commencing a block of training
has pain, discomfort and/or stiffness in their body during or after a ride
is getting into cycling for the first time, or the first time in a while after a prolonged break
is recovering from an injury - be it as a result of cycling or not
Your bike is NOT fitted right if you feel:
Lower back stiffness during or after a ride
Numbness in the fingers, toes or saddle region
Pinching with or without sores or blisters around the sit bones
Inability to look at the road ahead without causing a neck ache
Knee pain, especially after harder rides or hill climbing
What to expect at your consultation?
A Bike Fit assessment at On Form Physiotherapy covers the following:
Whole body performance diagnostic screening to identify any areas of limitation which may be impacting on cycling performance or current aches and strains
Range of motion and flexibility
Strength
Motor control and coordination
On-bike dynamic riding assessment, with measurements of the saddle position, handlebars, rider positioning, shoe and cleat position. Slow-motion 2D video technology is used to capture a rider in motion
Adjustment of riding position and detailed recording of the end position for replication across different bikes
Follow up session in the subsequent 6-8 weeks (no additional charge) to to review and refine the initial fit position, review the areas identified in the screening and check the client is overall happy with the outcome from the fitting
In-depth reporting provided to clients after the session
Measurements and pictures of assessment and adjustments
Ongoing recommendations to improve or correct areas of concern identified during the screening assessment
How to be ready for your Bike Fit consultation:
Prepare your bike
Make sure it is free from mud and dust, and all components are in good working order
Take off any accessories (lights, bags)
What else to bring along?
Your cleats
Any referrals or imaging reports from your Doctor or Specialist
Any spare parts that came with your bike (shims, spacers, bolts and screws)
What to wear?
Wear a set of your normal riding clothing
How long does it take?
Allow 100 minutes for your consultation to get through all we need to and have you back on the road
