Freespeed Bike Fit studio East Twickenham, London

FREESPEED BIKE FIT

Bike Fits for Cyclists and Triathletes

We are an independent bike fit studio specialising in positional analysis for all levels of cyclists and triathletes.

Founded in 2010, Richard has completed over 3000 bike fit sessions for every level of rider from first-timer through to professional cyclists and triathletes.

His sole focus is to make sure that you leave our studio in Twickenham more comfortable, more powerful and, most importantly, faster.

Our prices and session times are detailed below and to learn more about what to expect please take some time to read our extensive faq and feedback pages.
If you have any further questions or would like to make a booking please use the contact form below.

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About : Richard Melik

Founder of Freespeed and fully certified bike fit professional, Richard has completed more than 3000 fit sessions.

He has many years experience of racing at both short and long course triathlon. He raced at several age group World Championships as well as 11 Ironmans including Kona and Norseman.

His passion is the dark art of a perfect bike position and he will take extraordinary care to make sure that you leave the studio having enjoyed the process and felt the benefits.

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PRICES

£50 OFF all studio bookings in February and March
Standard Bike Fit

Full bike fit on a weekday at 10am or 2pm

£300
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  • 2.5 to 3 Hours
  • Physiology Assessment
  • Full Bike Fit
  • Motion Capture Technology
  • Bike Adjustments
  • Full Report, Photos and Measurements
Premium Bike Fit

Full bike fit on an evening or weekend

£350
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  • 2.5 to 3 Hours
  • Physiology Assessment
  • Full Bike Fit
  • Motion Capture Technology
  • Bike Adjustments
  • Full Report, Photos and Measurements
'At Home' Bike Fit

A full bike fit at your location

£495
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  • Full Bike Fit at your Home or Office
  • 2.5 to 3 Hours
  • Motion Capture Technology
  • Bike Adjustments
  • Full Report, Photos and Measurements
  • Includes total travel time of up to 90 mins

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

These are a very small selection of recent comments. To read more go to our feedback page where hundreds of happy bike fit customers have left comments.

  • Absolutely transformational! I thought I had the position on my TT bike nailed, accepting that a little saddle discomfort and sore neck on long rides is all part of the game. Well, how wrong could I be. After some careful adjustments and a new saddle, I could immediately feel a new level of comfort. Freespeed's master, Richard, has a wealth of experience and knowledge that comes from years of training and racing long distance triathlons at the highest level. Quite apart from that, he is such a nice guy who immediately puts you at ease. If you're wondering whether a bike fit is worth it, stop wondering and get it booked. You will not regret it.
    Richard C
  • I recently had a bike fit with Rich for my new Canyon Speedmax, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. This was my second time getting a bike fit, but my first with Richard, and the difference was night and day. Unlike a generic, one-size-fits-all approach, Rich tailored the session specifically to me, ensuring a truly bespoke fit. His expertise, drawn from competing in some of the toughest full-distance triathlons on the planet, was evident throughout. He’s an absolute pro—and a genuinely great bloke to work with!
    Conor J
  • Rob C
    My first ever bike fit despite riding bikes for years and years, mainly to get a fitting for a new TT bike. Richard was fantastic, not only great to talk to, plenty of stories and some great tips as an Ironman athlete to someone training for one, but also did a thorough job with everything, never pushing any products (as I'm aware some shops do), just getting the fit spot on with great explanation on the adjustment in position. Highly recommend and I think good value as well for the quality you are getting.
    Rob C
  • Richard has been my go to bike fitter for many years. The experience is always thorough and professional. It never feels rushed and always come away with a position I am happy with. Would highly recommend.
    Jon W
  • Great experience doing a bike fit with Richard. He’s super knowledgeable and I’ve ended up in a comfortable and much faster position.
    Matt E
  • Comparing Richard to my other expensive bike fit – he emphasised the difference made when the bike fitter is truly ‘great’. I’d only just bought a tt bike. My aim was to qualify for Kona in Ironman distance races. After the fit, I was genuinely comfortable over 5+ hours. Couldn’t recommend Richard more! His personal experience with professional racers made for interesting chat too!
    Chris P
  • Really good bike fit session – actually fun! Richard was thorough and really took on board my circumstances. He had a great understanding of my injury issues and was very knowledgeable and informative. Very highly recommended.
    Clare G
  • Richard understood exactly what the issues were with my TT position within a few minutes of walking through the door. The video feedback showed the major differences a few minor adjustments can make. Unfortunately now I have no excuses for not performing! Richard knows his stuff and is also a bloody good bloke, look him up if you need a bike fit.
    Neil P
  • Great session this morning, while we made small improvements I felt my position and interaction with the bike were transformed, I got into a much more aero position AND more comfortable. Above all Richard is a treasure trove of information on bike setup and racing due to his many years of experience working with top athletes – I learnt more in 2 hours than over the last 6 months!
    Giovanni C
  • I spent three hours with Richard working on my road and TT bike. He is absolutely an expert in his field. I took my road bike out for the first time since the fit yesterday and it was like riding a new bike. My new position reduced discomfort and maximised power output. I felt like I was floating up the hills and still felt fresh 100k in on a challenging course. Highly recommended.
    Michaela F
  • Wanting to upgrade my bike and sort out some neck pain I was experiencing on long rides a friend recommended Freespeed. Four months on and I am free of neck pain and thoroughly enjoying my new bike. I wasn’t sure if disc brakes were the way to go but having tackled a few horrible downhill’s I haven’t looked back.
    Debbie T
  • Freespeed was highly recommended to me by a few friends after my complaints about problems with lower back. Richard not only fitted both my bikes but also corrected my posture and gave me a few tips about aero position as well as position on my road bike. The outcome was a powerful ride on the following day on my tt bike and guess what – no pain!
    Anna K
  • My new bike was fitted but just didn’t feel right. It looked an OK fit on initial scan. This is where Richard’s expertise and knowledge came to the fore. A couple of cleat position changes and a couple of really useful technique changes saw me set 8 Strava PR’s on the ride home & continue to set new ones. Feels perfect now!
    Matt W
  • Richard not only adjusted my bike to fit my size, but he corrected posture, gave tips on positioning to avoid back or shoulder aches on long rides. He was extremely thorough and not only used the latest technology but understood how best to interpret its results.
    Stephen C
  • Richard explained everything in detail, but in a simple way which was very easy to understand. His depth of knowledge and experience, concerning cycling and triathlon is superb. It’s still very early days adapting to the new position, but I can confidently say that I already know I will be cycling faster. I cannot say enough positive things about the bike fit with Freespeed and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Richard. Money wisely invested.
    Carol P
  • Since the full fitting with Richard, I have cycled 500K and can confidently say that the fitting was a big success. We worked on small adjustments to seating position and the way I ride. The impact is a much better position, better awareness of energy efficiency and literally no knee or back aches which I frequently had in the past. I highly recommended the service!
    Simon W
  • Next year is big for me with my first long distance triathlon in 10yrs at Challenge Roth, and I wanted to be sure I was getting the most out of my bike setup to go along with all the effort I am putting in with training my body. I had heard great things about Freespeed and I was not disappointed. Subtle changes to bike and my own positioning mean none of my hard work will be wasted.
    Chris D
  • Had a great fit with Richard, well worth the investment to improve my biking position and learn a few things. Richard was really helpful and a wealth of knowledge. I cannot recommend getting a fit enough. Great communication before and after the fit and a genuine motivation to provide a quality service.
    Matt L
  • After visiting Freespeed & Richard I am feeling more aero and importantly more comfortable which is vital during long distance racing. Richard is very passionate about triathlon & his work and this comes across during the session. He explains any changes so you can relate to what is going on & at the same time makes you feel very relaxed. First class service and would highly recommend.
    Yvette G
  • I went to see Richard because my bike was extremely uncomfortable and made riding a chore. Richard’s fitting not only helped me to get more comfortable, but made my setup safer and faster as well. Happy to say that cycling is a joy again and I’m excited to ride in a way I haven’t been in recent years!
    Kristin D
  • Having a bike fit with Richard is a fabulous and very valuable experience, I cannot recommend him enough, the difference in comfort and efficiency on my bike now is incredible, you will be amazed with the end result, I’m now going quicker with less effort. Without a doubt the best in depth bike fit out there.
    Myles H
  • I had a really interesting session with Richard, and was amazed how a few simple tweaks can make such a difference to my ride position! I look forward to seeing the results out on the road. I will be recommending a bike fit with him to all my cycling buddies.
    Kieran C
  • Richard gives so much time, attention and thought to the service he delivers. I came away feeling confident about my TT position and excited to get out on my bike for training. I know his time and effort will help my racing and I am extremely grateful for his expert input. Most importantly, we had fun and chatted our way through the whole thing.
    Natalie S
  • Richard is extremely personable, has a wealth of knowledge but most importantly really takes his time to get things absolutely right. He also makes sure you understand the rationale of his changes as you go along. For someone like me, who is ramping up their riding, its a real education. Overall I now feel more comfortable, stronger and confident on the bike.
    Alex E
  • Amazing how just a few slight tweaks to the position got me into a much more professional and comfortable looking position.  It is great to have someone spend so much time with you on something like this to get it right. The amount of variables on a bike and how they interact with each other seems to be something that Richard has built up excellent experience of understanding.
    Marek S
  • Richard provides much more than a traditional bike fit service. He is an incredible source of knowledge and advice on all aspects of triathlon.
    Dan W
  • Richard has a great setup in his studio and made me feel very comfortable. The bike fit was very thorough and he explained everything he was doing and finding with great clarity – and was happy to answer all my questions. Richard went the extra mile of ensuring that my bike was setup correctly for my race the following weekend. Thank you Richard – a fantastic service!
    Alistair D
  • I felt really comfortable and most importantly powerful on the bike in the new position. So I must say a huge thank you to you Richard I ended up having a great first ironman, rode strong, felt good on the bike and was then able to run off the bike. I also achieved my goal of winning my age group and gaining that Kona slot so thanks again for the help 🙂 will be paying you a visit before Kona!!
    Rachel H
  • Richard was great. The studio is very well laid out and he made me feel at ease straight away. He took great care over the fit and I was very happy. I have had a Retul bike fit before and this was so much better. The explanation of the various angles and their implications was so much easier to understand with real life examples of how changes would affect me. Excellent service.
    Simon T
  • Suffice to say it’s been one of the best investment decisions I’ve made over the years! In the four hours I spent with Richard, we made some adjustments to my position, allowing me to get more aero but at the same time significantly increasing ride comfort. I can’t recommend Richard enough, he has a genuine passion for the sport, a deep knowledge that really shows through, and he’s an allround decent chap. Go pay him a visit!
    Phil J
  • Suffice to say it’s been one of the best investment decisions I’ve made over the years! In the four hours I spent with Richard, we made some adjustments to my position, allowing me to get more aero but at the same time significantly increasing ride comfort. I can’t recommend Richard enough, he has a genuine passion for the sport, a deep knowledge that really shows through, and he’s an allround decent chap. Go pay him a visit!
    James W
  • Richard came highly recommended and now I can see why.  I've been dithering about buying a TT bike for a while now but was really worried about buying an ill fitting bike. Richard made the whole process comfortable from the word go and took time explaining the measurements and readings in layman's terms.  By providing me with a list of suitable bikes to buy he has taken the pain away from the process and I'm now looking forward to purchasing a TT bike.
    Sarah P
  • 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!
    Roz M
  • 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.
    Kerrie M
Richmond Cycles
RICHMOND CYCLES

We are delighted to partner with Richmond Cycles, an excellent local bike shop servicing the needs of West London cyclists and triathletes. They are stockists for major brands including Cervelo, Trek, Enve, Parcours and Lightweight and have extensive in-house knowledge across all cycling disciplines.
We’ll be working closely together to provide a 360 solution to all of your bike fit, retail and servicing requirements.

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PLEASE NOTE OUR STUDIO HAS MOVED TO 371 RICHMOND ROAD, EAST TWICKENHAM TW1 2EF