Bike Fit


At LifeMark's Richmond Olympic Oval, we're pleased to provide a complete Bike Fit service to cyclists. 

Correctly fitting a bike specifically to its rider:

• Reduces overuse injuries

• Improves comfort

• Improves efficiency

• Increases power

• Improves performance


COMPONENTS OF A BIKE FIT


CLEAT POSITION: Often a minor adjustment, but a very effective one. Cleat position can change the direction of force with your pedal stroke creating more power if in the correct position. Cleats can be adjusted fore-aft, medial lateral and into rotation. The cleat position should sit midway between the first and fifth metatarsal for the most efficient pedal stroke. Wedging may be indicated in the cleats to accommodate for varus or valgus feet position.

The Cockpit



SADDLE HEIGHT and TILT: Saddle height should be adjusted so that there is approximately a 32 degree bend in the knee when the foot is neutral at the 6 o’clock position. Tilt can be adjusted for comfort but must not be tilted too far down as support for the pelvis is compromised.

SADDLE FORE-AFT POSITION: Is adjusted to ensure that the tibial tuberosity (the bump on the shin bone) is directly over top of the pedal spindle with the foot in a neutral position at 3‘oclock .

HANDLEBAR and STEM POSITION: There are a number of different adjustments that can be made to the handlebars and stem. There are a variety of handlebars on the market that can accommodate to any body type both in width, length and depth. The amount of drop to the handle bars (distance from the center of the seat to the center of the handlebars) can be altered by changing the stem position and rotating the handle bars. The amount of reach a cyclist should have is measured by the angle between the shoulder and the body. It should be approximately 90 degrees with the elbows slightly bent. The wrist should be maintained in a neutral position.

For more information on Bike Fitting, or to schedule your Bike Fit, contact us at the Richmond Oval clinic