Bike fitting
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Mr Haematocrit
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I have had numbers of BG fit's and a Retul fit.
Both have virtue, however the quality of the retul fit varies extensively from place to place due to it being a subsidiary/licensed based service and if the fitter is passionate about a service or considers it as being a money making opportunity. But a good retul fit is exceptionally extensive and complete.
BG fit's generally seems to be more consistent across the board as the technicians are continuously trained and re-skilled to be able to offer that service
Both have virtue, however the quality of the retul fit varies extensively from place to place due to it being a subsidiary/licensed based service and if the fitter is passionate about a service or considers it as being a money making opportunity. But a good retul fit is exceptionally extensive and complete.
BG fit's generally seems to be more consistent across the board as the technicians are continuously trained and re-skilled to be able to offer that service
HorTs
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- Portsmouth
Not used but heard good things about http://www.freespeed.co.uk/
HLaB
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Its not that far I've cycle down to London at back. His exact qualifications will be be on his web site but he's a trained retul fitter and coach.
e-rider
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don't expect miracles from a bike fit. If you are an experienced cyclist and have some common sense you can easily tune the fit yourself just as well, if not better than a bike fitter. All a bike fit will do is put you in a position that someone has decided is optimal for the type of riding you do, and for your body shape - that in no way means that it'll work for you though, although if you have cash to burn then it's probably not a bad place to start from!
Where did you have your bike fit?
e-rider
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IMO surgery should always be the very last option, when all else has failed.I am beginning to wonder whether finding a cycling focused physio might be better...or going back to the knee surgeon
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vickster
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Indeed. However, with the previous meniscus tear it got worse during the 5 months of conservative physio. I have no mechanical issues currently, hence not doing anything but the pain is getting worse and more frequent.
This is why I want to see a trained medical professional, not someone who has done a short course on bike fitting.
I am not getting positive vibes on the bike fitting front on this thread.
This is why I want to see a trained medical professional, not someone who has done a short course on bike fitting.
I am not getting positive vibes on the bike fitting front on this thread.
Im not dismissing bike fits but myself I think you need to use and tweak the bike to what you like . If you don't like something or feel something needs a bit here and there then move it and ride it for a bit and so on . I have been put on the turbo at my LBS to check I hadn't made any silly mistakes but everything was fine . I will probably ask them to put me on it with the TCR at some point just to check I have things right but until I have stopped messing with things theres no point as I may move things / add new kit .
I watched a clip of one pro rider that said his team hated him as he kept moving things on the bike . Not that im a pro
I watched a clip of one pro rider that said his team hated him as he kept moving things on the bike . Not that im a pro
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vickster
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Thing is ultimately I am not confident that any set up I achieve will be correct even if broadly comfortable.
Until the autumn, I had no knee issues and it had been relatively calm for over a year. Then it started to play up. Sore, Stiff, a lack of fluidity cycling and walking and tight feeling. Went back to specialist, had an MRI and an injection to lubricate. Torn meniscus as suspected plus articular cartilage worse
I want the fit from someone who understands the diagnosis, the structures in the knee and the implications of the diagnosis. The elbow history doesn't help either!
If such a person doesn't exist so be it. I'll need to reconsider
Until the autumn, I had no knee issues and it had been relatively calm for over a year. Then it started to play up. Sore, Stiff, a lack of fluidity cycling and walking and tight feeling. Went back to specialist, had an MRI and an injection to lubricate. Torn meniscus as suspected plus articular cartilage worse
I want the fit from someone who understands the diagnosis, the structures in the knee and the implications of the diagnosis. The elbow history doesn't help either!
If such a person doesn't exist so be it. I'll need to reconsider
Maybe bike shops are the wrong place to look for what you are after ? Maybe a gym will have someone with medical training in that area ? Or a private instructor . I do know a private instructor actually . I will ask the question although her practice may be a little under water right now 
Cyclist33
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- Warrington
yep, it does really sound like you should seek a medical stroke physio about techniques rather than hand over hard earned cash for someone to tell you how to set up your bike.
