Bike Fitting

Bike fitting isn’t just for the pros! Our bike fits optimise how your body and bike work together. Whether you ride road, triathlon, gravel, mountain or just like to commute we can give you a personalised feel when riding. Our bike fittings are completed by our physiotherapists and can be covered by most extended health plans. Every cyclist is unique and needs a fit tailored to their combination of body shape, flexibility, and strength.  Our physiotherapists in Edmonton are experts at assessing the body and analysing motion. Together, we will find your perfect fit through a detailed biomechanical assessment both on and off the bike. 

Key benefits:

• Eliminate pain
• Find your optimal position
• Increase performance
• Enjoy riding more!

What you get.

Physiotherapy assessment

All fittings start with a 45 minute assessment which will form the base of your bike fit. We’ll look at your mobility, strength, and any functional restrictions around cycling. We’ll talk through your detailed riding history and cycling goals. You’ll get a targeted exercise program and manual therapy techniques to address any problem areas.

Bike fit

After you warm up on our trainer, we’ll methodically work through adjustments to your shoes and cleats (or foot position if you ride with flat pedals), seat, and handlebars. You’ll spend some time riding easy, at sustained power, and through short-duration sprints to ensure that we’re working towards your bike fit goal. We’ll explain each and every change as we make it, and you’ll leave with a report detailing your bike’s new geometry.

Our goal is to fit your current bike and equipment to its maximum potential, but also have some equipment on-hand for purchase if necessary. We can also make specific recommendations on what to purchase from a bike shop so that you know you’re getting the right gear.

Follow-up support

After your initial fit, we recommend riding 5-10 hours to ensure we’re on the right track. You can come back to our Edmonton clinic at any point over the next month to make any small adjustments to your bike. 

Let’s get started.

Whether you’re looking to address cycling-specific pain, maximise comfort on your ride, or eke out those last few watts in your next crit, we’re here to help. We offer several different bike fit packages to suit your riding needs. Book in with one of our Edmonton physiotherapists today to start your journey towards your best cycling season yet.

Basic Bike Fit (physiotherapy assessment + bike fit): $200

This option is ideal for the casual rider, mountain biker or commuter who is using flat pedals. In this fitting we will optimise your saddle and handle bar position and advise you on proper pedalling technique and postural alignment.

Full Bike Fit package (physiotherapy assessment + bike fit): $300

The full bike fit is comprehensive and geared towards the cyclist that spends a fair amount of time in the saddle. We’ll look at all contact points on the bike, including: cleat, saddle and handle bar adjustment. In the session, we’ll also talk pedalling mechanics, postural alignment and provide you with a home exercise plan to improve your cycling experience. As with all bike fits, you will be given a report outlining the changes made and measurements of your fit.

Indoor Trainer Bike Fit package (physiotherapy assessment + bike fit): $300

This option is for the cyclist planning to spend several hours a week in the saddle through the winter. This fit includes all elements of the full bike fit, but we complete it on your indoor trainer. We look at all contact points on the bike, including: cleat, saddle and handle bar adjustment and make sure you’re comfortable and ready to enjoy the indoor winter riding season!

Booking Your Bike Fit

To allow for a thorough assessment and proper fitting, bike fits are broken up into 2 sessions. Session 1 is dedicated to the physiotherapy assessment and exercises. In Session 2, we get your bike dialled in. 1.5 – 2 hours are allotted to the fitting and riding process, ensuring you get the fit you’re looking for.
* For online bookings, Session 1 and Session 2 must be booked on separate days.

We can provide direct billing for physiotherapy to most insurance companies. Please contact us if you have questions regarding direct billing for a specific company. We recommend you contacting your insurance provider to verify this service can be covered.