BIKE FITTING

For all its benefits, a professional bike fit is something many riders overlook when going through the process of purchasing a new bike. While height/inseam, a quick saddle adjustment, and a good ol’ test ride can help you pick a bike size, these considerations only scratch the surface of what a true fit requires.

A bike fit is a complete and detailed analysis of not only a rider’s anatomy in relation to their bike but also of their riding style, behaviours and current abilities. It’s important to note that a bike fit will change over time due to changes in fitness, flexibility, weight, skill level and even injury.

It starts by taking a look at your current relationship to the bike. Are you experiencing any pain, numbness or atypical levels of fatigue when riding? Your existing experience will help guide component trial and selection and the necessary adjustments needed to eradicate discomfort.

Your riding style matters just as much as any anatomical measurement. Even if you have done detailed research about a particular bike, and it’s design categorically sits within the discipline of riding you favour, very rarely will its stock components be ideal for your comfort or performance. Frequency is another important factor to note. How often you ride your bike and over what distance will also be beneficial to fine-tuning your newfound positioning on the bike.

Investing resources into finding the right fit for your body, current ability and unique riding interests ensures comfort, performance and helps you to build endurance for even longer rides in the saddle. Most importantly, the right fit safeguards current injuries while reducing your risk of developing new ones, securing health and happiness on the bike for many years to come. The benefits of a professional bike fit are immense. Whether you’ve recently bought new, or have an existing bicycle that hasn’t yet been adjusted for you, we strongly recommend a good bike fit with a professional fitter.

Saddle discomfort, pain and numbness, reduce fatigue, enhance efficiency, improve performance

share about your cycling history, injuries and goals

Saddle Height, Fore/Aft, Tilt

Stem Length, Stem Height

Handlebar Width, Bar Tape

Crank Length

Shoe, Insole and Cleat

WHAT DOES A FIT LOOK LIKE AT CROWS?

Before any measurements begin, it’s important for our fitter to get to know you. As we established above, the type of riding you do and the frequency in which you ride is of equal importance to any anatomical measurements. Please come prepared to give a few details about