Who can benefit from Clinical Bicycle Fitting?
Clinical bicycle fitting benefits anyone who cycles, regardless of age, cycle type, or skill level. It is especially indicated for those who:
- Feel pain or discomfort during bike rides or Peloton sessions
- Want to achieve a goal, such as increased strength, endurance, distance, or cardio fitness
- Are just getting started with cycling, trying a new type of cycling, or returning to cycling after time off or injury
What to Expect
Your clinical road bike fit program includes two appointments: the initial assessment and the followup.
Our bike fit focuses on adjusting the components already on your bike. We do not carry or sell bike parts.
Initial Assessment — 2 Hours
Your first appointment combines a physiotherapy assessment with an on-bike evaluation. We will consider your individual goals, physical characteristics, riding position, and training demands.
Follow-Up — 30 Minutes
Following the findings of initial assessment, you will be booked for a followup in approximately 2–6 weeks (either in-person or virtually).
During the follow-up, your adjustments and recommendations will be reviewed and exercises may be progressed or modified. We will also complete a more thorough physiotherapy assessment to determine what needs to be worked on off the bike, such as mobility, strength, and motor control. Your off-bike exercises may be progressed or modified based on the findings.
Investment
Clinical Road Bike Fit — $450
Your $450 fee includes:
- 2-hour initial clinical bike fit assessment
- Individualized bike-position adjustments
- Physiotherapy assessment and recommendations
- Personalized exercise program, where indicated
- 30-minute follow-up appointment 2–6 weeks later
What does a Clinical Bike Fitting Program look like?
The program involves is a TWO-HOUR consultation with a Registered Physiotherapist, who is experienced in and passionate about cycling., followed by a reassessment visit 2-6 weeks later (individual-dependent)
The program generally includes:
- A consultation aimed at identifying the cyclist’s needs, goals, and any areas of complaint.
- Assessment of overall flexibility, the strength of relevant muscle groups, and general mobility.
- Observation of the cyclist’s ride on a bike trainer in the clinic
- Adjustment of cleat position
- Adjustment of seat, including saddle height and fore/aft
- Adjustment of the handlebars
- A physiotherapy strategy for injury prevention based on your body mechanics and cycling ergonomics
The session is a basic bike fit (for ROAD bikes only). We use the SARIS FLUID2 Indoor Bike Trainer, compatible with most road bike wheel sizes from 700c-23 to 700c-29. The trainer is compatible with both quick release and thru-axle (thread count 1.0, 1.5, 1.75). For adjustments, we use a torque wrench which is safe for carbon fibre bikes.
If your bike isn’t compatible, and you have your own indoor trainer at home, we also offer homecare clinical bike fitting. A physiotherapist can conduct the road bike fitting in the comfort of your home. We can also conduct the bike fitting of a Peloton cycle. Please complete the intake form, and we’ll reach out with more information.
How It Works:
- First, you will need to complete the following intake to tell us more about your bicycle and your needs. Based on your location of choice, our client experience lead will email or call you back for more information.
- Over email or phone, you will be booked for the cycling consultation within the following availability:
- Cindy Li: Mondays 12:00pm-7:00pm (Downtown); Tuesdays 7:00am-2:00pm (Cityplace); Wednesdays 1:00pm-7:30pm (Downtown), Thursdays 1pm-8:00pm (Cityplace); and Fridays 8am-2:30pm (Downtown)
- Erald Osmani: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 8:00am-4:00pm; Wednesdays 12:00pm-8:00pm; Saturdays 8:00am-2:00pm (Etobicoke – Royal York)
- William Shantz: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00am-2:00pm (Etobicoke – Royal York); Tuesdays 8:00am-2:00pm (Etobicoke – Lakeshore); Thursdays 2:00pm-8:00pm (Etobicoke – Lakeshore)
Road Bicycle Fitting/Consultation Intake
Please complete the following intake and one of our cycling consultants will contact you within 24 hours. Reminder, this consult is appropriate for ROAD bikes only.
This service is available at:
Erald Osmani
PT
Registered Physiotherapist (Senior Associate), Strength and Conditioning Consultant, Running & Cycling Consultant
William Shantz
PT
Registered Physiotherapist, Concussion and Vestibular Consultant, Cycling Consultant, Strength and Conditioning Consultant
William Shantz
PT
Registered Physiotherapist, Concussion and Vestibular Consultant, Cycling Consultant, Strength and Conditioning Consultant