Rider Positioning
Rider positioning is an ongoing process of ensuring that your ‘bike-fit’ matches your current cycling fitness level and goals. The optimal riding position is different for every individual, and will also change as your goals and cycling fitness change.
As an example, the seat height for a flexible elite level cyclist will likely be higher than for a recreational cyclist with a history of lower back pain, but both cyclists may benefit from gradually raising their seat height as training and treatment increases their flexibility.
The rider positioning service provided at Cycling Physiotherapy Centre begins with a thorough assessment of your posture, strength, flexibility and core stability. This is followed with an analysis of your riding position, by placing you and your bike on a CompuTrainerTM cycling ergometer.
Basic adjustments to your bike and equipment, such as seat height or cleat position, are made during the session, and recommendations are given if rider positioning adjustments are only possible with the purchase of replacement equipment, such as a shorter head-stem or wider handlebars.
A treatment and training program is also developed to address any physical issues that are limiting your ability to improve your riding position, and periodic follow-up sessions review the ongoing suitability of your riding position.
