Bike Fitting at Dales Cycles

Ride for longer, in greater comfort, and probably faster too.

Bike fitting is one of the most talked about subjects in the industry.

It's important to know that Dales Cycles have the longest established fitting service in the West of Scotland. We've been at the forefront of fitting since 2008, when we dedicated 20 square meters of of our Glasgow showroom to our bike fit studio.

The experience of your fitter is key, and our fitters have gained valuable experience completing thousands of fittings for clients of all back grounds and abilities. Be they complete novices; recreational and club riders; or international and professional athletes, each has their own particular needs and requirements. No two fittings should ever be the same.

This experience relates not just to the bike, but to the body and how rider and machine interact. Continuous on and off the job training and learning of new systems and techniques keeps our knowledge base up to date. We pride ourselves in the comfort, joy and personal bests we have helped provide for so many clients over the years.

At Dales we are proud to have the longest established bike fitting service in the West of Scotland, having been at the forefront of fitting, way back in 2008 when we dedicated 20 square meters of floor to our bespoke Body Geometry fitting studio. Over the years our fit team have performed thousands of fittings, and continued training as new processes and techniques are discovered.

Your Fitting

Booking in advance is essential - your fitting is tailored specifically to you and you should allow around 3 hours for it. The general structure consists of:

1. Pre-Fit Assessment: a brief chat about you - your experience, your bike and your goals. We'll examine your bike as it is and take measurements of your starting position and take note of any issues you're having with your machine. You'll also get a basic physical examination to assess your condition, range of motion and discuss any pre-existing or current injuries.

2. Ride Analysis: you'll be set in motion on your own bike, secure on our WAHOO ROLLR system while our fitter assesses your position and efficiency. This will be done by the experienced eye of the fitter, optionally assisted by 3D motion capture using our state of the art Retül camera system, offering the premier league of fitting experiences.

3. Adjustments and Product Selection: gathering information and data, your fitter will make specific step by step adjustments to your bike and components to enhance your experience, this is genuinely a soles of your feet up process, of course the aim is to make the bike fit the rider, not the rider fit the bike. This may involve adjustments to existing components, such as handlebar hight and cleat position, or recommendation and trial of more appropriate components for things like handlebar width or saddle type.

4. Post-Fit Measurement and Discussion: once your fit has been dialed in you'll receive a comprehensive report, outlining your fit and any observations that the fitter has for you. New measurements will be taken of your final position and set up to add to those taken at the start of the session. 

If you opted for a Retül fitting your report will contain additional information (see below).

5. Follow Up: a chance to catch up after trying out your new fit. Your body may require time to adapt to the changes made, and you may experience a slight drop in performance before the benefits of fitting become apparent. To make sure you're happy we invite you back after 4-6 weeks so that you can be sure everything is working out.

RETÜL Motion Capture

Our standard bike fit can optionally be supplemented with Retül 3D motion capture technology. The process remains the same, but adds another level of accuracy and insight.

You'll be fitted with a lightweight LED harness that allows the motion capture system to track select anatomical points on your body in real time as you ride. This data is fed into the accompanying software for analysis, giving your fitter an enhanced view of your position at every stage of the fitting.

In addition, your final report will benefit from the same level of increased detail, including before/after images and videos.

Pricing

    • Standard Bike Fit - £195.00
    • Dynamic Bike Fit with RETÜL Technology (Road Bike) - £230.00*
    • Dynamic Bike Fit with RETÜL Technology (TT/TRI Bike) - £260.00*
    • Specific Issue Assessment - £60.00* per hour, or part of
    • Pre-Purchase Sizing Assessment - £60.00 (redeemable against the purchase of a new bike)

*Plus additional hardware or component costs.

Gift Vouchers available for all of these services.

Enquiries

To speak to one of our fitters or to make a booking please contact us: