Proper bike fit.

[welshcyclist]

Where can I get a proper bike fit done, in Sout Wales?

Also when climbing hills, is it because of the geometry of my commuting bike, a Carrera Subway 8, that I am unable to stand and pedal?

I'd be grateful for any tips, advice etc..

 

[LondonCommuter]

I've just changed from a Carrera Subway 8 to a more traditional drop handle bar bike and yes I think it must be the geometry of the bike. On the Subway it was a real effort to stand up, I never did for more than a minute and it felt like I wasn't fit/strong enough to stand. On my new bike, it feels natural to stand and even just lift my bum of the saddle a few inches. I conclude its the bike rather than me.

 

[Moonlight]

Quite, If you get your bike fitted properly they will base the frame size partly on how often you stand to pedal. My bike is fitted so that I stand a lot...which I don't...but if I ride a larger framed bike I find standing more differcult. To over simplify, the bigger the frame the more uncomfortable it is to stand.

Now I will get corrected I'm sure....

 

[LondonCommuter]

I think its more to do with geometry than size. My new bike is a touring frame (Dawes Galaxy) and a much bigger frame but its much easier to stand.

 

[GrahamG]

I know that Muddock in Bristol now does cyclefit - but that might be a fair old distance for you if you're further out west than Cardiff.