bike fit training
BIKE FITTING COURSES
If you would like to learn the skills to become a successful bikefittter or are already established but would like to refresh your skillset then our training courses are perfect for you.
With a lifelong career in the Bicycle design and bikefitting industry, our lead fitter, Lee Prescott, current President of the IBFI, delivers the level 1 and 2 courses in line with the IBFI common syllabus. This is a globally accepted level of education that can be recognised by cyclists and employers worldwide. We also include not only the academic side of Bike Fitting but the business of BikeFit is also taught at all levels.
Courses are run over 3 days at our studio here in Warwickshire, with free parking and easy access from the M40.
LEVEL 1
3 day course - £800
Module 1: Principles of Bike Fitting
Lesson 1: Introduction to Anatomy
Lesson 2: Pre-fit Interview
Lesson 3: Introductory pre-fit screening
Lesson 4: Bike Measurements
Module 2: Bike Fit Skills
1. Postural cues of bad fit
2. Identification of a functional saddle position window
3. Identification of a functional handlebar position window
4. Intro cleat position
5. Intro to insoles
6. Basic mechanic skills
7. Bike sizing
Course dates
24th - 26th of February 2025
LEVEL 2
3 day course - £800
Module 3: Bike Fitting Principles 2
Lesson 1: The business of bike fitting
Lesson 2: An introduction to Cycling Biomechanics
Lesson 3: Common Cycling Discomfort
Lesson 4: Introduction to bike fitting technology
Module 4: Bike Fit Skills 2
1. Crank length assessment and selection
2. Intermediate Physical assessment and clinical reasoning
3. Intermediate foot evaluation
4. Foot pedal interface
5. Fitting for TT/Triathlon
6. Fitting for MTB
7. Fitting for different road disciplines
8. Gender-specific fit issues
Course dates
24th - 26th of March 2025
Custom Frame design
1 day course - £350
Advanced Bikefitting Module
1. The standard design process
2. Creating your brief
3. Design Specification
4. Geometry basics
5. Material considerations
6. Tools and techniques
Course dates
19th of March 2025