Recommnded bike fit - Adelaide ?

[MichaelB]

Thought there was a thread about this, but couldn't find it.

Looking at getting my bike fit checked out again as it has been a while.

Had it last done at Corsa Cycles by Steve (and older school style approach, and no issues with that).

Any other recommendations ? Experiences (good & bad) and what did it cost ?

TIA
MB

[JetRangerMike]

I've been to Elbows Akimbo a couple of times. Anthony has an awesome setup - with the trainer setup on a rotating turntable and lots of lasers, high-speed cameras and velcro dots!

Seriously though - he does a very thorough job. Going through a history, flexibility, things like leg lengths, feet etc. etc. and then uses the trainer setup to go through the full bike fit process. And then at the end writes up a consultation record and gave me some stretches etc. to do as well.

I was amazed at the results - first time I saw an almost immediate gain (took a few rides to get used to the new fit) in climbing speed and ended up with a far better balance whilst descending.

[MichaelB]

Thanks, have never heard of them. How long did it take and what was the cost ?

[JetRangerMike]

Good question - I'm thinking somewhere around 1.5 hours.

Here's their web-site link with pricing etc. http://www.elbowsakimbo.com.au/bike-fitting-adelaide/

[MichaelB]

I like that they are local to me, but the $295 price tag is a bit much for my budget.
Thought I'd pop into Corsa cycles and found out they are closed and apparently no longer in business !

Bugger. Any other options ?

[MichaelB]

Managed to find the old thread I thought existed - Bike fit in Adelaide

Anyway, it seems that Corsa Cycles got a good rap (but they don't exist anymore), Noel (AT) Bike Station, the 'crazy hair guy' ay Bio-Mechanics Cycles & repairs, and then also the BG Fit setup at the Specialised stores.

Seems the Elbows Akimbo ($295 for basic) and BG Fit at Bike Society ($250) are similar in the tech and time taken, and given that some of the others are highly dependant on who does it, or more a bit eyeball & experience, it seems that these two are my main choice.

A big investment (that's my fortnightly discretionary spending !!! ) for me, but one that is probably due.

Any recent experience of either (other than JetRangerMike) ?

[rustychisel]

Michael, there's a physiotherapist on Magill Road (Evandale) who claims to do bike fittings... has a skeleton hunched over a Wilier frameset outside to make the point, I suppose. Can find out more if you want, though I'm an old school skeptic when it comes to big $$, dangling things and laser lights. Sorry, but the body knows what the body knows.

[MichaelB]

Think I know the place you mean.

Still thinking, and welcoming any input/experience

[eeksll]

I've been to Elbows Akimbo a couple of times. Anthony has an awesome setup - with the trainer setup on a rotating turntable and lots of lasers, high-speed cameras and velcro dots!

Seriously though - he does a very thorough job. Going through a history, flexibility, things like leg lengths, feet etc. etc. and then uses the trainer setup to go through the full bike fit process. And then at the end writes up a consultation record and gave me some stretches etc. to do as well.

I was amazed at the results - first time I saw an almost immediate gain (took a few rides to get used to the new fit) in climbing speed and ended up with a far better balance whilst descending.

curiously, do they have a preconceived thought on heel down or toe down?

[MichaelB]

One comment after speaking with Anthony is that he apparently has tertiary education re Biomechanics & related, although do not know what exactly or where from.

This seems to indicate that he is a cut above those that are trained in a specific system but do not have the education in the details behind why a certain issue is good or bad.

Still haven't decided yet.

[rustychisel]

Have also noted that MegaBike claim to do fitting sessions...