Really enjoyed high professional service which Richard provided for me to set up my new bike. I was excited to see all of the numbers on the screen, how is my body operating during cycling. Richard adjust a lot of things on my new Felt B12 bike and I looking forward to start training and keen to watch new high speed and power. Everybody who wants to start training needs to begin from Richard’s fantastic service in order to prevent injures and to get maximum enjoyment from training and racing. Definitely will come back in one year.

I’d been fiddling around with my bike set up for a while and had got to the stage where my mind was beginning to play tricks on me convincing me elements were, incorrectly, right or wrong. It was time to get some professional advice.

Starting with the cleats, every adjustment made helped me sit more comfortably and pedal more efficiently.

Richard was extremely patient, enthusiastic and, in particular, aware of what I needed to get out of the session. He was also very thorough in the science and explanation of the adjustments which I found fascinating.

Of course not all of my cycling issues can be conveniently blamed on bike set up and the session did highlight other flaws in my physical set up and flexibility which was an added general bonus.

Nice to have a summary of the findings sent through afterwards too.

Highly recommended.

I’ve been riding my Colnago extreme-c for a couple of years now. Didn’t expect many changes when I went to see Richard. I was right, very few small changes made, which equated to large improvements in efficiency and ability to hold a given speed over distance.
I find I can now hold a greater top speed for longer than before, and all done a little more comfortably ! It’s these marginal gains that are hard to dial in for yourself.
Good work Fella!!

Thanks again, Nick.

Wonderful way to spend a couple of hours. Not only is Richard M instantly likeable, but thoroughly professional and a treasure chest of information. The bike fit itself is very detailed but also understandable. The change in position feels remarkable, and the triathlon specific fit was comforting. Also, the advice on what Triathlon bike to buy was completely impartial, with a detailed list on which bikes suit your particular geometry.
Could not recommend more highly.

The service Richard gave me today was fantastic. He took his time to make sure that everything was perfect and explained everything he was doing,excellent service!!

Thanks very much for an eyeopening experience. Amazing how much difference a good fit can be!! I expect you will see me over winter to sort out my position on my road bike!!

Money well spent.

Thanks again

A really enjoyable and informative experience coupled with some good advice has led to me ruling out some bikes that I would have considered.

The cash invested in a proper fit has been more than recovered in the saving achieved with an online purchase.

Expensive, but worth it. Excellent friendly & comprehensive service by Richard. No more knee pain now. My position on the bike is improved and everything feels balanced. Very glad I sought help before the knee pain developed into a bad injury. Highly recommended.

Brilliant service!
Richard improved my postion on the bike so much it eradicated a shoulder problem I had been seeing a physio about for the best part of a year almost overnight. He also helped me achieve my Ironman goal.
His wealth of knowledge that makes the whole session really enjoyable for anyone with a love of bikes.
Highly recommended.

Richard is a very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guy who takes his time and explains exactly what he is doing and why he is doing it. He will ask you your aims and objectives and fit you to the bike depending on your needs.

The biggest thing for me is I can now just concentrate on training and can stop worrying whether I’m in the perfect riding position (no more excuses!).

Richard also found that I’m not sitting perfectly square on the bike. I now make a conscious effort to sit straight and use the power in my legs equally.

Value for money wise you may find this is the most cost effective way of going faster!

Richard was fantastic, clearly knew exactly what he was doing and most importantly was enthusiastic, taking the time to get it right rather than rushing.

Very impressed with the results of taking my ‘almost right – but definitely uncomfortable’ position to something that is now race ready. It is amazing what difference a few small changes make.

Thank you!

Had my Retul bike fit this morning.
I have been riding a mountain bike for the past ten years but now need something more suited to my planned LEJOG ride in September (1000 miles in 21 days).
Richard is very user friendly. He has specified sizes and settings and given me a list of manufactures and their models that will allow the correct settings. I can now buy a bike with confidence knowing that I will be comfortable and correctly seated.
I am an elder citizen so comfort is most important.
Thanks Richard – your service was very professional.

The environment that Richard has created at Freespeed is at once relaxed and highly professional. Richard’s long term involvement in and passion for triathlon and cycling underpin his attention to detail and genuine interest in his work. A Freespeed fitting is a “whole rider” experience rather than just a set of measurements, and I left the studio feeling that every option had been explored to achieve the most effective position possible for my specific racing needs. We had a good time getting there too!

I raced today for the first time with my newly fitted bike and I can’t get over the difference — my shoulders and neck don’t hurt at all and I was comfortable and relaxed for 40K in aero. I can easily see how I could do 140 more in that lovely position! Thank you Richard for taking the time to do such a detailed and thorough fit for me. I enjoyed the process and the result and would recommend your services highly. I am looking forward to adding my speedy wheels soon…thanks again.

I am doing my first Ironman in Roth this year and my goal is to finish with a smile – before the cut-off time. I experienced some niggles in my upper back and shoulders as well as the lower back during my long training rides and decided to visit Richard at Freespeed to have a look at my bike position.
Richard took all the time to explain to me in detail what he thought about my position and included me in every decision about the changes he made. I felt very comfortable and respected. I look forward to a much more comfortable ride in Roth. Thank you Richard.

After riding a road bike in triathlons for five years it was time to bite the bullet and get a TT bike. Obviously the first port of call was a trip to Freespeed to help narrow down the choice of bikes that is out there.

Jonny got me setup on the sizing rig and found a great TT position for me and from the measurements taken we narrowed things down to a handful of frames. A few emails back and forth whilst I looked at different options and a decision was made.

I bought the bike, then came straight back to Freespeed to ensure the position was right and then I was sent on my way.

A few weeks later I found myself doing Ironman Lanzarote and had the most comfortable 180km ride that I’ve ever had – even with the notorious hills and headwinds! Once the bike leg had finished then I had no trouble getting into my stride for the marathon.

Fast forward again to the other day and I just smashed my previous best bike time at the local Thames Turbo Triathlon sprint race series by well over two minutes over a 14 mile bike course.

Freespeed = worth every penny.

I have had my road bike some time and having recently increased my amount of rides and duration I was suffering from pain between my shoulders – and generally not being fast enough!

The session with Richard with what seemed small adjustments has made the world of difference. A much better riding position has stopped the pain and made cycling on my drops so much more comfortable I can do so for longer.

A great service where I also got a lesson on technique thrown in. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Many thanks

One thing I wasn’t expecting from my fit session at Freespeed was how much fun it turned out to be. Richard is so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable that, even though the two bike fit was well over four hours long, the time flew by.

The follow-up information that Richard sent through was very detailed and I feel really happy with the changes that we made to both my bikes. He didn’t slavishly follow the data that the Retul system generated but used it as a tool to inform the discussion between us. I felt properly involved in the process rather than just the engine of a machine that was being tinkered with by a mechanic!

The proof of the pudding is in the eating though and I’m pleased to report that on my first ride out on the road bike since the fit I knocked over 30 seconds off my Richmond Park lap time. Thanks Richard!

A great bike fit experience with Richard on Saturday. The tweaks he made to my bike, notably with the handlebars, and the advice he gave me will improve my cycling enjoyment for a long time.

I wanted a bike fit to make sure my bike and I were well fitted to each other for my attempt at the Etape du Tour this summer (2013). Richard was great starting with looking at me with an osteopath’s type of eye. Then some measurements were made using the motion capture gear both at normal pace and at hard working pace. Richard guided me through the results and then made some changes to the bike and things improved. Richard also showed me some tricks to changing my riding position like riding as if my knees were gripping the crossbar – this improved my pedaling. Also rotating my elbows made my shoulders lower which was better.

All in all a great session and Richard was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. More than happy to recommend his services

I had been suffering from knee pain during longer cycles as well as not generating the power that I felt I should be, certainly not in an efficient manner. The difference after the fitting is astounding. An infinitely better riding position, no knee pain and sustainable speed. Thanks Richard!

I have been cycling for 1 year and always felt there is room for more and although I tried several bikes and knew plenty about bike fitting, muscle groups, power transfer I was not fully connected and confident.

Richard is everything you want in a sport this complex: a skilled, enthusiastic person that inspires a lot of confidence.

I am trained in medicine and the physiology and movement principles are well known to me, however I have never been able to put everything together and to good use.

Upon researching the Retul system a lot of people say that it can only be as good as the person fitting you on your bike and that is why I would always highly recommend Richard. It was like going to a doctor for cyclist and bikes together.

This fit is worth every penny, it’s been only a few days but I already broke a lot of my PRs and most importantly I am more relaxed and can go for 100 miles without any pain.

Mihai

Having never ridden a TT bike and not really having much knowledge of the differences between the plethora of TT bikes out there, Richard at Freespeed was recommended to me as a good step to help guide me through the bike buying process.

I spent a thoroughly enjoyable morning with Richard. He is extremely knowledgeable and as well as finding the perfect fit and explaining what all the data meant, he also gave me lots of advice about cycling and triathlon. The fit involved an assessment of my flexibility, a look at my bike shoes and cleats as well as all the moving elements of the bike itself.

I had feared that riding a TT bike would be uncomfortable at first but would be just something I would have to get used to, however Richard showed that with the correct fit, it can feel incredibly comfortable. The fit itself was extremely comprehensive and tailored to my quite varying requirements – Richard explained how I would want to change my position to be able to use the same bike for Sprint distance through to Ironman.

I have a back injury that I am managing and Richard was able to explain the data clearly to me so that I understand how I can change elements of my set up should my injury flare up to enable me to continue cycling without causing me problems.

He then speedily sent me a folder of documents showing the data and images from the session. He also provided great advice on which bikes would be suitable for my needs.

It is an excellent service, well worth the money and I would absolutely recommend Freespeed to others. I look forward to going back there in the future with new bikes!

As a newcomer, with the best part of 20 years since any serious cycling, I wasn’t sure how much difference a professional fit would make but at 6’5″ and 95kg it seemed sensible to try and get the most of out of my bike and prevent any potential injuries.

Jonathan was extremely patient and knowledgeable, providing training hints and tips well beyond the remit of the bike fit itself.

After an assessment of my own physical flexibility, the fit itself was detailed and tailored to my ambitions (sportive standard). In the end we changed saddle height and angle, cleat position, bar angle (which also involved moving the hoods) and flipped the stem.The attention to detail was impressive.

The difference is immense. I’m travelling substantially further, faster, with no additional effort and certainly no aches or pains.

I’d recommend a professional fitting to any keen cyclist, even a recreational one like me, and Freespeed is definitely the place to go!

Having had a bike fit a few years ago as well as getting a new TT toy it was time again to get checked out. I have known Richard (and Jenny) through triathlon and friends for a while but this is the first time I have used Freespeed. As expected (and all reports I had been given) Richard was a rockstar and even though we spent most of a Saturday afternoon together he was more than happy to continue working after our time was up to get it right and took on a special project for me after hours. Above and beyond mate… here’s to another 10 IMs with fast wheels and straight lines with Freespeed’s help!!