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Having been recommended Richard by a member of the Team Freespeed race team and just having bought a new race bike I thought I should get myself fitted properly. Richard was an absolute gent and was able to get me into a fantastic position on both my race and training bike, with out aggravating an old prolapsed disc injury I suffer with. I would throughly recommend Richard and will be back when I can afford a TT bike!!
I had a great session with Richard. I was feeling pain in my left shoulder and I decided to purchase a new bike. I went to get a Retul measurement to understand what bike geometry would have fit my body.
Richard made meticulous adjustment to ensure my position was correct. He also adjusted my current road bike which I now use for commuting. Once we had the position he sent me a long list of bike that I could buy within my budget.
Since then Richard has been very helpful and responded to all the (many!) questions I had.
Definitely recommend visiting Richard if you want a proper Bike Fit and a great customer service!
I had a few niggles, numb toes and just couldn’t get comfortable on my aerobars on my TT bike so had a session with Richard just prior to my ironman race of the season. It was a superb experience with real attention to detail. He managed to find ways to adapt the front end of the bike that I never thought possible and as a result I have had two very comfortable races with great results. Thanks Richard!
I had a session with Richard to ensure I would be a good fit for a road bike I intended to purchase from an online manufacturer. In a short space of time Richard set his rig up to mimic the exact geomety of the bike and we then spent time tweaking saddle height and position to get it just right. I am now confident of making my purchase and will be able to make adjustments correctly. Richard also checked my commuter bike and we quickly adjusted that. It was a great experience and I would not hesitate to recommend a bike fitting with Richard – thanks!
Richard fitted me with a new TT bike. End result was a much more comfortable, aero position that felt like I could stay in all day. Improvement in position also included the feeling that I could put more power down. These have all combined resulting in significant time gains on the road. Clearly knows what he is doing, very informative, enjoyable and relaxed experience with a really nice guy. Could not recommend enough for all levels.
had a fitting with Richard earlier this week and it was a very enjoyable experience. Not only did Richard help adjust my road bike for a tri race, but then he fitted me for a new tri bike. His knowledge of the science behind it all was fantastic and the tips and advice he gave me were really valuable. Great guy as well!
This is a fantastic experience and thorough. You get to see your body and bike through lengths & angles in hard numbers to the millmeter and Richards fantastic experience at interpreting them within the context of your fitness/flexibiitiy, cycling aspirations and bike is a real joy. Went to Richard with a long list of minor problems – numb hands, feet, nether regions. Every touch point on the bike has been tweaked and early rides since have definitely been more comfortable. Thoroughly recommended for anyone that gets on their bike more than once a year!
I went to Richard after completing a two-day, 190 mile sportive. I finished with a numb right hip, a sore left knee and pains from my wrists to my neck. I was couple of months from my first middle distance tri and wanted to make sure I sorted those problems before my race. The session with Richard was really enjoyable and interesting. More importantly, the changes he made to my bike and my position have made riding much, much more comfortable and I have not had any more problems. He also gave me advice on the right choice of bike when i upgrade. Overall, it was money and time well spent and I wish I had been to see him sooner.
A very enjoyable afternoon spent with Richard who was not only professional in his knowledge and approach to my bike fit, but was also a nice fella. Took his time and made me feel comfortable during the process. Highly recommended.
Now to get my TT bike sorted……
I can only repeat the other positive feedback. I had a bike fit in June with goal being to sort out some injury niggles and to just start enjoying longer rides a bit more. Whilst my setup surprisingly wasn’t too far off the few small adjustments that Richard made have seen my niggles all but disappear. As a novice Richard was very understanding with my questions and the advice he gave was spot on.
I had a great bike fit last night from Richard. Whilst my setup wasn’t too far off we managed to make some great adjustments to make my position more aggressive without becoming too uncomfortable. I also had a cracking 3 hour conversation about triathlon which made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. I am at best an average triathlete but for 3 hours I felt like a pro, I would highly recommend Richard and Freespeed to all triathletes.
As a complete novice, Richard made me feel very relaxed during the session. I got so much out of it, he gave me lots of information and tips as well as fixing up my position on the bike.
Had a bike fit in February in the hope I could get over some recurring knee problems for some upcoming long distance sportives. From the one afternoon with Richard I learnt a whole lot more too – seeing the position I was in, some (what appeared to be at the time) small changes, some advice on general posture, and I’ve had no complaints from knees, calves, back, since.
Really recommend it – the information gained, tips on all forms of cycling as well, no up-selling, and from what I wrongly feared would be a bit daunting, it was a comfortable and highly enjoyable experience.. plus it worked!
Great enjoyable afternoon. Some things I knew have been fixed. Some things I didn’t know I will now do. Can’t say I’m better, as I’ve so far only rode it back home. But already in the studio it felt less stretching in back, arms, shoulders.
Very informative and Richard knows what he talks about.
Would recommend it to everybody, not only for racing but if you do long distance riding, being comfortable at any speed will help.
Go and check it out.
Michiel
‘normal’ road bike setup + 2nd option of more aero riding position for triathlons.
A fun and informative session that has not only left me with a more comfortable set-up but one that has noticeable made my riding more efficient/ faster from the first time I went post the session. Richard was knowledgeable, a great source of advice and genuinely interested in why and what I would be using the bike for.
Worth the money, not pushy on amending the bike and he also chucked in a few cycling tips as well! Will definitely use again.
Thanks Richard!
For a novice wanting to upgrade, the bike fit confirmed my thoughts that you need a little more science before buying off the peg to get it right ie save money. I felt at home throughout and now have a bike which is a wrong size but that is now set up for me, and importantly my next purchase will also be right for me.
A good fun session and Richard was totaly engaged throughout; not at all daunting and highly recommended.
I struggled for a number of months with various lower leg injuries which were seemingly irritated by riding, following a recommendation I went to see Richard, I’d honestly say this was one of my best spends and I am thoroughly grateful to Richard as I have seen a massive difference and most importantly I am back on the bike and back running only weeks after my bike fit. Richard made some drastic changes most notably to my seat height which I had lowered in the hope of alleviating the lower leg irritation, this seemed counter-intuitive at the time as all of the research I’d done suggested calf issues are best addressed by lowering the bike seat, however mine was way too low. Long story short, I would highly recommend this service and what the fit doesn’t mention is the fact that you get to spend 3 hours with a seasoned ironman and endurance athlete who was more than willing to share his experiences.
Many thanks Richard.
Eye opening to how badly I’m cycling!
With Richard’s expertise I have no doubt my knee pain will go away, and I will actually be using the full force in my pedal action.
Thanks Richard.
Richard was recommended by one of the Freespeed team, Sam Baxter, and fully lived up to the recommendation. Great fit and lots of advice as well and no hard sell, which some other bike fits seem to do. Highly recommended. Alan
Wow!
Richard could not have been more helpful, informative, or professional. He asked lots of questions and paid attention to my answers. This was no mere ‘by the numbers’ bike fit, it was so much more than that. Richard used the retul data, my goals, and cross referenced his own vast experience to deliver a confidence building great bike setup.
I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
The quality of Richard’s service is exceptional. Right from the very first phone call with him it was clear that he was someone who was determined to arrive at the best possible solution for me. His ability to ask great questions and friendly approach makes for a very enjoyable experience. The skilful interplay between the biomechanical data and the video play back is as good as it gets and the real time demonstration of the adjustments being made builds confidence quickly. The depth of his summary and follow-up is testimony to his professionalism. If you want to go faster, go see him!
The freespeed experience was oustanding. Extremely professional service and advice.
There are so many improvements and add ons you can buy for your bike but in the end none of them are worth much without a good fit. The freespeed service was worth every penny – it transformed my riding experience.
I’ve been a cyclist for years but a couple of years ago I bought a “proper” road bike to go that bit further and faster. I love the bike but after about an hour I’d find myself shifting about trying to get comfortable. You only touch a bike at three points (bars, saddle and pedals) so I thought that it wouldn’t be hard to change things one at a time to get the fit right. After much fiddling and more discomfort I got a recommendation for Freespeed from a coaching friend. I spent a very interesting morning with Richard and it has really made a difference! I can ride for hours now without that feeling that I need to get off and stretch. My only limit now would appear to be how long I can go without cake 🙂
I had been recommended Richard by my Physio as I was getting some back pain on (and off) the bike. I was a little unsure whether it would be right for me as I am a starter in road cycling and have a good starter bike but wandered whether this was something for the more serious cyclist……but my concerns were completely unwarranted. What a brilliant experience!!
I cannot recommend doing this enough. What I was really impressed by was Richard’s time and patience and the way in which he really considered what the right set up was for me (new to cleats so bike saddle at the low end of the range; bad back so a conservative bike position).
Richard had time for all my questions no matter how silly or basic, and explained in a clear and simple way what the many measurements and stats on the screen meant.
A great session and thoroughly enjoyable – Thank you Richard!
I had been contemplating a proper bike fit for some time and had heard various reports about different offerings in the market. I did some research however, and Richard came highly recommended. It initially seemed like a fair bit to spend, but it was definitely worth the investment to find the right service to get the set up correct.
The service was very professional, but also quite insightful and good fun. Richard is very knowledgeable due to his active background in the sport, whether it is for a road bike or a more aggressive TT bike. Having fiddled with my current bike position for some time and still not found the optimal position, Richard was surprisingly quick to pin-point a more relaxed and efficient position for ironman.
This is certainly something that I would recommend now that I have experienced it myself.