Bike fitting
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vickster
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I spoke to bupa today, sounds just the ticket. 45 minute full physio assessment and then around a hour fitting on own bike. Physio lady is a keen cyclist. My Insurance will cover the physio assessment, have to pay for the bike fit which is £113. Just need to get my bike from friend in flood hit area!!
gaz
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I may be too late but I'll add my 2p. Cycle Fit in Covent Garden is fantastic! The fitters are physios.
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vickster
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Cheers Gaz. I had looked at that one, very costly however...I do quite like the idea of a lady physio and given I may require ongoing physio, I need a physio who practices as a physio IYSWIM and which is covered by BUPA! The fact that it includes a physio assessment separate from the bike will suit too. That one seems very performance oriented, which isn't really my objective
I've not organised anything yet as I don't have the bike and also need to sort around work
I've not organised anything yet as I don't have the bike and also need to sort around work
Roadrider48
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- Londonistan
I have adjusted everything on my bike over time, possibly 30 or 40 times over for each thing.
Saddle, stem, seatpost height, bar angle, everything. And it's now just perfect.
The reason I mention it, is because I am absolutely riddled with arthritis all my life, and if I can get comfortable on a bike, anyone can.
No need for medical intervention atall and I didn't have to pay someone £300 or £400 plus.
If you have a serious ongoing knee problem, no amount of physio or bike fits will cure it. I think it's probably more about striking a balance, not spending a fortune on a bike fit by a medically trained person.
You said yourself that the frame wasn't made for you, so I just think it's good money after bad.
It seems to me aswell that the service you are seeking is something akin to pro cycling. But I fear that even something like that wouldn't help you to the degree that you may expect. What with ongoing knee problems.
Saddle, stem, seatpost height, bar angle, everything. And it's now just perfect.
The reason I mention it, is because I am absolutely riddled with arthritis all my life, and if I can get comfortable on a bike, anyone can.
No need for medical intervention atall and I didn't have to pay someone £300 or £400 plus.
If you have a serious ongoing knee problem, no amount of physio or bike fits will cure it. I think it's probably more about striking a balance, not spending a fortune on a bike fit by a medically trained person.
You said yourself that the frame wasn't made for you, so I just think it's good money after bad.
It seems to me aswell that the service you are seeking is something akin to pro cycling. But I fear that even something like that wouldn't help you to the degree that you may expect. What with ongoing knee problems.
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vickster
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Thanks
As I said I lack the confidence and competence as well as patience and time to get the set up correct. Hence needing the help. And if I am going to get this help, I would prefer it to be someone who understands the issue with my knee and elbow. It won't be £300-400. It'll be around £100
No the frame of course wasn't made for me. Frames never are. However, the components are sized based on measurements for a bike built previously.
I want help with getting seat height, position, cleats etc to
Minimise knee discomfort. The damage will never go away but I can avoid exacerbating the inflammation that can affect it.
As I said I lack the confidence and competence as well as patience and time to get the set up correct. Hence needing the help. And if I am going to get this help, I would prefer it to be someone who understands the issue with my knee and elbow. It won't be £300-400. It'll be around £100
No the frame of course wasn't made for me. Frames never are. However, the components are sized based on measurements for a bike built previously.
I want help with getting seat height, position, cleats etc to
Minimise knee discomfort. The damage will never go away but I can avoid exacerbating the inflammation that can affect it.
Roadrider48
Voice of the people
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- Londonistan
Good luck. I hope you can find the best position possible. It's a pig cycling in pain!
Roadrider48
Voice of the people
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- Londonistan
I hope you're not too badly injured. Being knocked off really does dent your confidence. Get well soon vickster.Might as well scratch this for now. Got knocked off my bike last night. Going to be some while before i am back in the saddle. Not good
Might as well scratch this for now. Got knocked off my bike last night
Ouch ! I hope its not too bad !
Might as well scratch this for now. Got knocked off my bike last night
Sorry to hear this; hope you haven't made the knee of elbow worse.
