Optimize Comfort, Prevent Injuries, and Enhance Performance
Living on Vancouver Island is a cyclist’s dream—whether you’re conquering mountain trails, hitting the road for endurance rides, or commuting through the city. But an improperly fitted bike can lead to discomfort, inefficiency, and even injury. At Advanced Health + Sports Clinic in North Nanaimo (Pacific Station location), our Registered Physiotherapist, Baneesha Gill, offers professional biomechanical bike fitting to help you ride pain-free and maximize your performance.
Why Choose a Physiotherapist for Bike Fitting?
Unlike a standard bike shop fit, our physiotherapy-led bike fitting is based on your unique biomechanics, flexibility, strength, and injury history. We take a medical and evidence-based approach to optimize your position, reduce pain, and prevent overuse injuries.
Benefits of a Professional Bike Fit
- Reduce pain & discomfort (e.g., back, neck, knee, saddle soreness)
- Prevent injuries caused by poor alignment & repetitive strain
- Improve cycling efficiency by optimizing power output & aerodynamics
- Enhance performance for recreational & competitive cyclists
Research supports that proper bike fitting can reduce knee pain, improve pedaling efficiency, and lower injury risk (Bini & Hume, 2012; Silberman, Webner, Collina, & Shiple, 2005).
What Does a Bike Fitting Include?
Step 1: Biomechanical Assessment (Off-Bike)
Before making adjustments to your bike, we assess your body’s mobility, strength, and flexibility to identify areas of imbalance that could be contributing to pain or inefficiency.
We will review:
- Current concerns & pain levels
- Past medical history
- Joint mobility, muscle imbalances, and range of motion
Step 2: Dynamic Bike Fitting (On-Bike)
With your bike mounted on a stationary trainer, we analyze your riding posture and fine-tune key components for optimal comfort and performance:
- Saddle height & fore/aft position
- Handlebar height & reach
- Cleat positioning & foot alignment
- Stem length & angle
- Sag & rise adjustments for mountain bikes
This progressive adjustment & re-testing approach ensures that changes are effective before you hit the road or trail.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
- Your bike (remove saddle bags, lights, fenders, and bring any required tools)
- Cycling attire (including shorts)
- Cycling shoes & cleats
Book Your Bike Fit Today!
Whether you’re a competitive cyclist, weekend warrior, or daily commuter, a proper bike fit can transform your riding experience.