Feedback from our clients
After a couple of years hacking around triathlon courses on a road bike I recently decided to make the jump to my first Time Trial Bike. As a novice, I had no idea how to set up the bike to produce the optimal position. Richard methodically worked through the set up using what is obviously a wealth of cycling and sports science knowledge. Richard also quickly analysed the reasons for my lower back pain and the issues I was having with my bike shoe/cleat placement and found immediate solutions. From a position where I was feeling a bit daunted by new time trial set up I now feel confident and ready to race. I can highy recommend Pedal Precisions bike fitting service as an essential part of getting the most out of your cycling.
Nathan Jansen: Partner, Addleshaw Goddard and Triathlete
Just a quick follow up email after the cleat fitting.
My feet feel great so far. Since having the fitting i’ve done 10, 25 & 52 miles with very little discomfort.
Lower back pain is also much reduced and pedalling feels more even and uniform
I.Hutchinson
I’d like to just thank you once again for doing what you have done. It felt much better already when I was just cycling home so seriously thank you, i could feel the difference. I think today you had hit the nail bang on the head ive never had a answer from anyone before that I can justify so it makes allot more sense now.
Daniel Moores: Riding from London to Australia at time of writing
Good to meet you on Fri. I did 5 hours yesterday, the new cleat position felt pretty good.
Capt. Dave Walker
Hi Richard,
Thanks for setting up my bike!
Just got back from a ride. I have to say, the new setup, particularly the
seating position,
felt good and more comfortable than my previous position. Thanks for the exercises; I am keen to see how they will affect my riding.
R Allmend: European Road Racer
Hi Richard,
Just wanted to say thanks again for your time and expertise yesterday. The bike fit has resulted in a big change to how I feel on the bike. Went for a 40min spin this morning, it was a dream!
Also thanks for taking me for a ride, i’ve really learnt alot. And you’ve completely redefined my idea of hills!
Good riding with you.
B. O’Dell, London Triathlete
JC put me onto this bloke who does bike fits. Unbelievable results.
It takes about 90 mins to 2 hours and costs 100 quid. Best 100 quid you will spend.
He starts with general mechanical movement of the body, and shims cleats and builds pads in insoles to make sure you are pedalling straight and that the back, torso and legs are isolated.
He checks tendons and hamstrings to isolate them from the leg muscles.
Finally he gets the seat, bars, cleats, post etc right for each individual. All the fitting is videoed on HD camera before and after and then he shows you each of your joints working in slow-mo to show you the difference. He pays special attention to knee joints and how they interact with the back through the pedal stroke. Think about this on the last 3 turns of Alpe Dhuez!
I had my first pain free ride home last night in months. His details are richard@pedalprecision.com 07974392644
Email sent from client to other members of cycling club.
Many thanks again for doing such a thorough job of the fitting, I feel a lot more comfortable on the bike already.
Caroline Wilkinson
Thanks Richard, that is great. Already finding a big improvement from the change to seat height and concentrating on engaging my middle/torso/etc. Posture feels much stronger and in control so thank you very much.
L. Hargeaves (New convert to road biking)
Whilst training for a race in the summer of 2010 i contacted Pedal Precision for some assistance with our teams training and technique to make us as competitive as possible. Richard at Pedal Precision was extremely helpful and got us all in to look at our bike set up and adjusted where necessary. We also received some training advice and had a couple of ride outs with Richard to further improve technique and any final adjustments to our personal bike set ups. There was a noticeable improvement in all of us and our team race result (2nd overall Great Lakeland Challenge 2010) definitely owes alot to the help and assistance from Pedal Precision. Thanks.
Alex Penn (Soldier and Adventure racer)
I approached Richard at Pedal Precision to help in alleviating chronic outer knee and foot pain, and to get an expert opinion on my overall bike set up for both my winter and road racing bikes. Having spent a considerable amount of money in the past on various “text book” bike fittings and paying physiotherapists to treat these problem long term injuries, I can honestly say that the treatment and advice I received at Pedal Precision was the best money I’ve ever spent. Richard brings expertise in both bike and human mechanics together, which no-one else seems to do. The combination of an initial assessment at the Manchester Velodrome (which concluded with a few tweaks to the bike set up and cleats / bike shoes) followed by him observing my riding set up and style on the road appears to have worked perfectly. This assessment, followed up by a targeted physiotherapy treatment and regular prescribed specific strength exercises has completely eliminated the niggles I’d been experiencing for years on the bike. I would therefore strongly recommend Pedal Precision to anyone involved in amateur through to professional cycling, whether it be a first time bike set up, or (as in my case) to alleviate chronic cycling associated pain.
Catch up soon for a bike fit on the Cervelo.
Cheers,Matt
M.Hodgson: Experienced Triathlete
Thanks for today Richard
Very confident your efforts will be successful in making me more comfortable on the bike. Good value for money and I will recommend.
Andrew Poland (Road Racer and Triathlete)
I started off with a beautiful second hand Colango frame and with Richard’s expert help and guidance we built a wonderful bespoke speed machine, which I absolutely love to ride, is a perfect fit and is a dream come true.
Richard helped me every step of the way from advice on components, parts, bike fit and the correct fitting of my cleats. I am sure he saved me money in the long run so that I did not make any costly mistakes with the build. I have also had my TT bike and training bike expertly fitted. I have recommended Richard to many fellow cyclist and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who is serious about cycling. Thanks Richard.
Sally Cowan, Seamons Cycling Club (Timetrial Specialist)
Richard just a quick note to say thanks for fine tuning my bike set up. Been out on both the TT bike and road and immediately felt the difference. Did a four ride on Sunday and legs still felt relatively fresh. Adjusting the cleats seems have gone a long way in addressing my issues. Hopefully this will help now in the final run in to the Ironman in July. Once again many thanks.
James McGrath (Ironman)
Having been involved in a serious accident racing on the continent, I have a number of ongoing issues with my spine. Every time following Richards’ treatment sessions I am able to move much more freely and feel much stronger on the bike as a result, thanks a million!
T.Hulton (MTB Endurance Racer)
Having your bike properly fitted and set up is essential in the effective management of cycling injuries.
Pedal Precision’s methodical and meticulous assessments and adjustments have helped our patients to get back cycling pain free, often with more comfort and more power than they previously had. I am happy to strongly recommend Pedal Precision for our clients bike fit requirements.
Kieran O’Donovan Msc MACP: Jump Physio.
Rich advised me on the purchase of my first bike which I needed for my Ironman. Not having ridden a bike for 10 years I had lots of questions, including some stupid ones! Richard simplified things and offered unbiased opinion on equipment and training. My bike was fitted professionally taking into account a number of anatomical needs and specific demands of ironman triathlons. I left with lots of confidence in the service.
I have recommended him to friends already who have also utilised his knowledge.
I believe that without his expertise, I would not have completed my Ironman! Thank you for all your help!
Dr. A M Schofield: Ironman Triathlete
Richard offered a very friendly, professional service. He was very accommodating and his bike fit service was not in any way intimidating to a novice like me! I’m now a keen cyclist and Richard is my main man for all things cycling. I have since recommended Richard’s expertise to friends who have also benefited from his advice in both physiotherapy and cycling fields.
Dan McGrath: Accomplished Endurance Athlete
I went to see Richard as I was suffering with knee pain on my new Scott Foil road bike after a ride compared to a pain free season last year on my old bike so there was clearly setup issues that I was unable to fix or make better. Richard clearly knows his stuff and he takes everything into consideration right from your shoes/cleat setup upto a full, detailed bike setup to suit you perfectly. I was really impressed with the setup afterwards and I could feel straight away that my bike was more comfortable to ride - even on the trainer! Great - friendly, warm approach and in no way intrusive! I would highly recommend Richard and Pedal Precision if anyone is thinking about getting setup on their bike properly. Thanks again, Adam :)
Bike Fit on 17th February 2012 Just thought I'd drop a note re the bike fit I had last Friday. Richard's approach although very methodical from the bottom of your feet up (literally) was very relaxed and done in such a way that you understood why all alterations, from tape under your shoe insoles to bike ajustment were made and what you would get from it. The whole process is done with Richards knowledge of anatomy and bike construction and getting the best out of the two individual things together through analysis of video and continually adjusting seat, handlebars, stem etc to get the best optimum performane. By the end of the session I could feel that my power transfer through the complete rotation was stronger and more specifically smoother (i felt more at one with the bike). I went out on a 70 mile ride on the Sunday after the fitting and had my best ride on the bike to date beating all my normal averages, and feeling better off the bike at the end. I would strongly recommend anybody who does any regular riding to invest in a fit at Pedal Precision, the same money on the clothing we love to indulge in won't give you as much reward as the fit, so cheaper clothing and better set up for me from now on, you should do the same. Thanks again Rich, see you again in the future (the mountain bike needs setting up) Paul
Richard has an extremely professional approach to ensuring the bike and rider work together as they should. His exacting approach works right through from the riders shoes, to position on the bike, to analysis of pedalling style. Through this approach he identifies any inefficiencies and potential for discomfort or injury, and makes the appropriate adjustments to set up. Having ridden and/or raced for close to 30 years, I had always thought “I know best” when it comes to position and bike set up, but Richard very quickly identified areas for improvement and adjustment. Having placed my faith in his skills, I can say that without doubt there is a marked improvement in both efficiency and comfort – which is noticeable very quickly. When we all spend as much as we do on equipment and as much time as we can on the bike, it is one of the most worthwhile investments you will ever make. It costs not much more than a decent set of tyres and tubes to get yourself set up properly with Richard, and a step I would wholeheartedly recommend to any serious cyclist.
As a sufferer from quite detailed back pathology I hoped Richard's approac would be all that his website offered it to be. Richard surpassed my expectations. His extremely detailed,patient and methodical approach to human physiology first bike second is fantastic. After an hour of questions and answers followed by a full examination Richard set about my cleats first then onto the bike for the full video break down. After 30 mins of riding Richard then showed the video play back capturing the results of my back and hip issues. We then adjusted the bike to fit my stability issues and worked on some exercises to strengthen musculoskeletal issues specific to me and riding. Since the fit I have risen about 200 miles with reduced pain and more power. I am continuing with the exercises and fully expected to get even better. As one person has said why would you spend two thousand pound on a bike and then expect a thirty quid bike fit to match up. I thoroughly recommend Richard and Pedal Precision
Richard is an outstanding professional - I was impressed by not only his obvious knowledge, experience and friendly approach, but also his genuine desire to help improve comfort and performance. I am 100% confident that the new bike set up will reap reward and look forward to getting out into the hills tomorrow. I now also have a program of exercises to help with a hip problem, and am now confident it will improve. A visit to Pedal Precision is an absolute must for regular cyclists of all abilities. Many thanks Richard, its a pleasure to get such a good service from a total professional. See you again when you've got the Wattbike.
Went to see Richard after my Brother pointed out that i had significant lateral knee wobble when cycling, which was also causing pain when cycling long distance. After looking at my symptoms, it did not take Richard long to diagnose the problem. On the technical side, Richard Tweaked my bike set up, and advised that i get new cycling shoes explaining clearly what he was doing and why. What impressed me most, was that Richard was more interested in helping me recover from my injury than getting me out the door. He even invited me back, when i had purchased my new shoes and cleats, so that he could fit them properly at no extra charge. Thanks Richard you are a true professional. I had never considered bike set up and even the type of shoes you chose when cycling, to be so important. For me having the wrong bike set up and shoes, has contributed to an injury that i have been suffering with on and off for several years. I would recommend Richard to any budding triathlete or keen cyclist at any level.
Was recommended by a friend and spent a couple of hours with Richard. He spent a good hour sorting my cleats out do to my un orthodox feet. We then spent another hour on the turbo trainer while Richard filmed my riding position and made various adjustments. First time out after the fitting was like riding a new bike. Everything felt as though it was in the right place and that all my effort was working 100% with me. Would not hesitate to recommend his service.
Good morning Richard I would like to thank you for the bike fit on Friday 11 May 2012. The technical expertise that you showed during the 2 hour session was second to none. The professional way that you set my cleats and the my sitting position on the bike was fantastic. Your understanding of the bio mechanics of my riding and the muscles that i needed to strengthen was a real eye opener. I went for a long 3 and half hour bike ride on the Sunday after the bike fit and the comfort on the saddle and the extra power i was able to generate was amazing. Once again thank you so much for your time and professional way you carried out my bike fit. I have recommended you to so many of my friends and I would recommend your service over and over again.
Was about to spend £400 on a new cockpit when someone suggested seeing Richard. The problem was that i thought my TT bike was top heavy, it was twitchy and not very comfortable. After just a couple of hours with Richard i had a 'wow' moment. All the weight seemed to transfer to the correct place. Just a few days after, i completed Ironman Majorca 70.3 in 40 mins less time than expected. Not only had the 'twitchiness' gone and the overall comfort improved but the manner in which i could handle the bike was unbelievable. I'm glad Richard could also help my mate Ian Bolton (as above), I just hope it wasn't too much! I still need to beat him on our next ride out.....