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Physio BikeFit at Physiosports Brighton

Whether you’re cycling for fun or racing to win, our expert Physio BikeFit service will help you ride comfortably and perform your best. We use the latest science and years of experience to make sure your bike fits you perfectly.

What is Physio BikeFit?

Physio BikeFit is more than just a typical bike fitting. Our Physiotherapists are specialists in both bike fitting and cycling injury management. This means we can assess your bike setup, your body’s measurements, and your injury history to provide a customised solution. Using advanced video analysis technology, we ensure the best fit for your body and riding style.

From improving comfort and preventing injury to boosting your cycling performance, our Physio BikeFit approach gives you the results you need. We’ll even guide you on bike selection or create an exercise program to help you ride at your best.

 

Physio BikeFit – Your Comprehensive Bike Fitting Service

At Physiosports Brighton, we provide a personalised, expert bike fitting service to help you ride more comfortably and perform better. Here’s what’s included in your Physio BikeFit:

  1. Pre-Assessment: Complete a detailed triage form that we analyse before your appointment.
  2. Personalised History: We’ll discuss your injuries, training routine, and past bike fits to understand what’s going on.
  3. Body Assessment: We measure your body and check your flexibility, strength, and movement. We’ll also assess areas like your lower back, hips, and any injury spots.
  4. Bike Setup Review: We’ll check your bike, adjust your seat, handlebars, and pedals, and make sure your shoes and cleats are in the right position.
  5. Video Assessment: We’ll watch you ride and check your body position and pedaling technique to ensure the best fit.
  6. Personalized Report: You’ll get a detailed report with bike measurements and recommendations, plus a plan to help you reach your cycling goals. We can also send it to your bike shop or coach.
  7. Free Follow-Up: After your bike fit, come back for a free follow-up to make sure everything feels right.

Cost: $420 (90-minute session). Health insurance rebates may apply.

To book, please click here and choose the Physio Bikefit option or call us on 9596 9110.

Services

〉Physio Bikefit (90 min)

〉Physio Bikefit – Long (120 min) (2 bikes or detailed injury assessment)

〉Pre Bike Purchase Bikefit (30 min)

〉Cycling Injury Assessment (30 min)

〉Cycling Rehabilitation/Strength Session (30 min)

〉Cycling Massage Therapy (60 min)

〉Cycling Trauma & Accident Management (30 min)

 

To book, please click here and choose the Physio Bikefit option, or call us on 95969110..

For all other Physio BikeFit services, please choose an Initial Physiotherapy (Specialist Physio) appointment with Paul Visentini, or one of our massage therapists by clicking here, or call us on 95969110.

Please note: 60 & 120 minute appointments must be made over the phone by calling 9596 9110.

Click on the image below to view a BikeFit in action!

Learn more about our Physio Bikefit team and the expertise and clinical training our expert cycling physiotherapists bring to your bike fit and assessments.

Physio BikeFit Team

Our passion is to help cyclists ride better and we’d love to work with you. Our team of cycling physios have worked extensively within the industry including with; Inform Cycling, Cycling Australia, Saxo-Tinkoff, Lotto, Drapac Professional Cycling, Specialised Women’s Cycling - as well as triathletes from Bayside Triathlon Club, Tri-Response Group and ASF Tri. In addition, we educate other physiotherapists worldwide in cycling injury management – from Australia to Italy, Holland, Dubai, Scotland and France and more. We’re also cyclists ourselves, so we understand how important cycling is in your life, and what being off the bike, or not being able to hold your mate’s wheel, means to you.

Paul Visentini

Luca Rossi

If you have any questions about Physiosports Physio BikeFit, feel free to contact Paul Visentini paul@physiosports.com.au.

 

Physio BikeFit – The Science

At the heart of Physio Bikefit is a thorough understanding of the latest cycling and biomechanical science. To learn more about the science behind Physio Bikefit, visit our Science of Cycling site, where you’ll find published articles, blog posts, podcasts and more.

 

 

Unique to a Physio Bikefit is the depth of cycling and sports-based physiotherapy science we incorporate into your assessment.

Our fitters are not only passionate cyclists, but each has years of experience working in cycling and sports-based physiotherapy, including with pro-teams and lecturing internationally. They have accredited qualifications through ‘Science of Cycling – Physio Bikefit’ and some have the highest level of accreditation (Level 4) with the International Bike Fitting Institute

Following is some of the science we have considered with your assessment.

Knee Angle

Research has found a correct knee angle (between 33 and 43 degrees) increases power output and reduces the risk of an overuse injury.

At Physio Bikefit, we measure your knee angle via 2D video, when the foot is at its lowest point i.e. bottom dead centre. We then adjust your bike and/or technique to work within this range.

Lumbar Spine Position

Over flexing through the lumbar (lower) spine is known to be a significant factor in cycling-based back pain.

Controlling both the lumbar spine and the pelvis are key to reducing pain on the bike; and fundamental to improving force transfer efficiency. A core component of your Physio Bikefit will be recommendations on how to improve the relationship between your back, pelvis and hips.

Ankle Angle

The ankle-foot relationship plays a very important role in pedalling. Maintaining a stiff ‘lever’ at the foot and ankle is essential for efficient transfer of power to the pedal.

Whilst we work within your personal technique, research has shown the ideal ankle angle is with the toe pointed slightly down, and that most of your force is through the ball of the foot to the pedal.

Rehab / Strength and Conditioning

Cycling specific strength and conditioning programs are evidenced to improve performance and comfort on the bike and can benefit cyclists at every level.

Specifically, poor activation and alignment are often correlated with knee and back pain, and of course reduced power output. A targeted program will address specific issues and/or weaknesses within your body, and aid overall performance.

Technique

Modification of technique can be an important factor in how efficiently you pedal.

You may know a smooth circular pedal motion is most effective, however this is not enough alone. Lower back position and pelvis control, as well as minimising knee movement, are verified factors to improve technique, improve muscle activation and thereby increase ride efficiency and output.

Load Management

Clinical research into the risk factors associated with sport related pain and injury consistently support the importance of managing load to avoid injury. We consider the relationship between your training history, your current training and training intensity (‘training stress balance’) as part of your Physio Bikefit.

A good load management program will help you predict and pro-actively manage injury and fatigue, help you ride better and avoid unwanted periods off the bike.

Frequently asked questions

Why a Physio Bikefit and not ReTul or Specialised?

ReTul and Specialised BG Fit are forms of motion capture technology of which there are many. They measure your angles only. The most important component to a good Bikefit is having an experienced bikefitter to interpret these numbers, and how they work in association with your body’s ability, your bike measures, and your goal or problem!

How long will it take?

Your appointment is for 90 minutes, with reports emailed to you within 24 hours.

What should I bring?

Bring your bike, cycling shoes and shorts/knicks. The assessment is often done undertaken with no top on (crop top for females) and a few texta marks. Currently we use a Wahoo Kickr for Disc (thru-axle) or caliper brake. Most Road, Gravel and MTBs are able to be accommodated but let us know if you feel your bike is unique/might have a problem mounting to a Kickr. We have a few other options.

What will occur during the session?

We will initially talk about any soreness, injury or concerns, as well as your cycling history, training and your bike. We will then assess and measure your body and your bike, and video you on the bike under various conditions. We will then analyse the findings and together plan for bike changes, exercises, treatment or cycling technique correction as required to optimise your cycling performance and experience.

Will you sell me anything?

Will you fit new cleats to my shoes; change over my stem; change my pedals?