Reviews for CYCLOFORM | BIKE FITTING, TADCASTER
5/5 from Neil
2 years ago
2 years ago
I had not had a bike fit for about 25 years I have made adjustments over time, experimenting with small changes and seeing how these felt. However, a lot has changed since that first bike fit, old injuries that have not gone away and knee and hip surgery meant that I wanted a more expert view on my set up. I also wanted someone who would have the medical knowledge and expereince to understand the impact of these have on my cycling performance. Simon was ideal.
I came away understanding more about how my body was functioning when peddling and with some adjustments that where about taking that into account. After a period of getting used to these I feel more comfortble on the bike and better for that. - Thank you
5/5 from Mark
2 years ago
2 years ago
Had a double bike fit with Simon who has helped me get back onto the bike after a few years off due to injury.
I think I must be an odd case in bike fitting because two previous bike fits (not from Simon) somehow left me in a worse state than before I had them. Simon's bike fit actually resolved some of my issues from the get go.
An important point is that he is a physio therapist which (A) means he has a deep understanding of your pains and past injuries and (B) He works with the equipment you have rather than using the bike fit as a means to sell you a bunch of new bike parts.
When Simon adjusts the height or position of something and it doesn't feel right, he has the knowledge to adjust it or something else again and again until it is right. For comparison, when I had a bike fit from one of the big cycling brands , when I told them something wasn't right, the responses were like 'well the computer says it should be right' and 'well you need to buy a new this & that'.
I still have a few things to work on until I can fully get back to where I was at before injury but that's the great thing about Simon's service. You actually get proper after care and communication once the initial fit is over. I recommend his service and will use it again myself when new bike time comes.
5/5 from Bob
2 years ago
2 years ago
Spent a lot of time and showing me video of before and after. Well worth having done as you would want an expensive pair of shoes to fit right, Same for bike 👍
5/5
2 years ago
2 years ago
Simon fitted me to two gravel bikes, the initial discussion and analysis of how I was riding in relation to the bike was excellent. Then once issues were identified, adjusted and tested the end result was a much better feeling on the bike. However the proof is riding on the roads and tracks, my power felt stronger for longer, the handling of the bike off road was worlds apart from what it had been, the bike tracked better and my confidence in the front end grip was far higher than it had been.
An experience well worth undertaking, both for the novice and experienced rider, I have 40 years of riding both competitions and social and came away having learnt from the experience.
5/5
2 years ago
2 years ago
great experience at Cycleform, initially after the bike fit i thought maybe the saddle was going to be too high, after telling Simon what didn't feel right prior to the fit i am more than happy at the results of having no pain after or during my rides in my thighs, the bike now feels like it is in tune with me,
5/5 from Kevin
3 years ago
3 years ago
I don't often do reviews but i have to in this instance. I've had about 3 bike fits in the last twelve years or so. However, l never felt fully in tune with my bike.
I was told by various riders from the Tadcaster cycling club to go to Simon at Cycloform. I'm so glad I did. I broke my collar bone, so found it hard to get comfortable on my bike again.
Simon checked my riding positions and adjusted things till it felt more of natural fit.
I then went out on a few rides/ turbo rides and it felt better. However, I still needed some adjustment but didn't know what.
Weeks probably months later, I contacted Simon He got me back in and made some more tweeks and what a difference it has made. He didn't even charge me for the 2nd fitting. I can't recommend Simon enough. He has made a massive difference to enjoying my riding again. It still a long process to my recovery but he has made a major difference to that recovery. I want to say Simon thank you for very much for all your help.
Cheers.
Kevin
5/5 from Paul
3 years ago
3 years ago
Initially booked a bike fit including saddle fit.
Simon was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient in performing the bike fit, and was very happy to explain the process that we were going through. There was no rushing to complete the fit, and after finding a much better position for my riding we decided that a saddle selection was unnecessary.
I spend a lot of time on Zwift and previously had been experiencing discomfort and numbness frequently. I can now ride over an hour without these issues, and as a bonus my effective power appears to have increased.
I would recommend Simon highly, and his physiotherapy background gives me more confidence in the bike fit than the 'prescriptive' methods such as Retul.
5/5 from Phil
3 years ago
3 years ago
My recent experience at cycloform bike fitting was nothing but positive. I found the service very professional and personal at the same time. Well explained and clear as to the outcomes. I have had no issues with the results of the fit and would recommend this to anyone who will benefit from a bike fit.
5/5 from Rowan
3 years ago
3 years ago
I went to Simon with a touring bike I couldn’t get comfortable a few days before setting off for 3 weeks cycling round Europe. Simon was so friendly and helpful and didn’t make me feel silly for wanting comfort over speed. I wasn’t sure if it would be worth the money, but it really made all the difference - Simon particularly spent time making small adjustments to the seat, and as a result I went from being in pain from just 30 miles riding to managing 1200 miles with almost no pain! I would highly recommend Simon both for the bike fitting service he provides and the lovely manner he does it in.
5/5 from Dominic
3 years ago
3 years ago
Great bike fit, thorough process with video before and after. Simon talks through the science and helps understand the impact on your body and bike position.