Our New Bike Fit Studio!

Getting both the right bike for yourself and having it fit you properly is a huge component of what will make cycling an enjoyable experience. Sure, if you spend more on a higher spec bike it will feel nicer, but if it doesn't match your use, riding style or just doesn't fit you then you’re not going to be able to really get the most of that product and use it to its full potential. 

Here at Richmond cycles, we realise that all people are inherently different and therefore we all have different needs. Each individual will benefit greatly if their bike and kit be tailored to them and their riding. 

We have been offering bike fitting in many different forms over the years. Starting with out of hours fits on our shop floor, which while we managed to get many customers happy and comfortable on their bikes, we were always a bit space and time limited. Having then acquired a second dedicated fit space in the building next door, it allowed us to invest more in the technology staff training to improve our bike fits, although the space was still not ideal. 

We are now thrilled to announce that we now do have that ideal space, our brand new bike fit studio just a stones throw away from the shop, located at 371 Richmond Road. This will allow us to take our bike fitting to the next level. We have a fully adjustable jig and video analysis from all four sides of the rider to achieve the optimal position.

We will have two dedicated bike fitters which will allow us to offer bike fits six days a week from Monday through to Saturday (we’ll be out riding our bikes on Sundays).

Firstly, we’ll have Phil, who many of you will be familiar with from his years in the shop already. Phil was already one of our custom build and bike fit experts. Many of you will have spoken to him when building up your next dream bike. Now having undergone specific bike fit training he’ll now be focussed on carrying out our bike fits. 

Secondly, we’ll also have Richard from Freespeed as a guest fitter three days a week. Richard is a Triathlon fit specialist with multiple years of experience and we’re delighted to have him serving any of you who mainly ride Time Trials/Triathlons. 

You can now book your bike fit on our website under the "bike fitting" banner or by clicking the picture above. Should you wish for a more Triathlon/time trial specific fit, then fits can be booked directly with Richard through his website (https://www.freespeed.co.uk) or by clicking the picture of him above.

We will of course continue to offer our friendly, knowledgeable advice to everyone who walks through the doors at 425 Richmond Road. This includes getting you on a bike in the shop and looking at your position as you pedal, but if it is that comprehensive bike fit that you're after, we now offer that in our new studio. 

Should you have any questions about the bike fit process please don't hesitate to contact us.