Where to go for cleat fitting in Surrey or SW London?

[Kermit power]

I currently have two pairs of shoes and three bikes. I've never had my SPD cleats set up by anyone, and my understanding is that it would be well worth getting this done properly.

Could anyone recommend somewhere to get this done? I'm assuming it requires rather more than just an LBS mechanic looking at you and saying "That's about right"?

The closer to Epsom the better.

[itsnotarace]

What problems do you have now

[Kermit power]

itsnotarace said:

What problems do you have now

I don't necessarily know that I have problems now, but then the longest I've ridden in one go so far is 50 miles. I'd like to get that up to 75 miles by the end of the summer and 100+ by the end of next summer, so whilst I don't know that I'm riding far enough at the moment to tell if I've got the setup wrong, I don't want to gradually find I'm getting a problem as I increase my distances and get put off by it.

When I got my waterproof boots during the winter, I was gobsmacked at how much difference it made when I originally put the cleats on 10mm too far forward. Given how noticeably wrong things were at that distance, I imagine I could be getting all sorts of issues I'm not really aware of with smaller tolerances?

[The Walrus]

Kermit power said:

I don't necessarily know that I have problems now, but then the longest I've ridden in one go so far is 50 miles. I'd like to get that up to 75 miles by the end of the summer and 100+ by the end of next summer, so whilst I don't know that I'm riding far enough at the moment to tell if I've got the setup wrong, I don't want to gradually find I'm getting a problem as I increase my distances and get put off by it.

When I got my waterproof boots during the winter, I was gobsmacked at how much difference it made when I originally put the cleats on 10mm too far forward. Given how noticeably wrong things were at that distance, I imagine I could be getting all sorts of issues I'm not really aware of with smaller tolerances?

Trust me if your cleats are wrong you will know about it after 50 miles, I keep tweaking mine and know within 2-3 miles if not sooner if it feels wrong.

In terms of places to go I have no recommendations so will watch to see who comes up as I would like to get it done.

[scubadude]

Me neither, just move them around till you feel comfortable!

Plenty of guides online too... last thing I'd do is pay someone to undo and tighten a couple of allen bolts for me, its your bikes, shoes and feet- you're probably as qualified as anyone to tell if they are in the right place :-)

[itsnotarace]

As above you would know within a few miles if anything was wrong as you would have pain in your feet or knees. If you can ride 50 miles with no pain there is no problem so don't overthink things, rule 5 and ride your bike

[Mr Gear]

Try http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/ in Kingston. They have all the body-geo gear.

[The Walrus]

Chris have a look at Pearsons as they have the cyclefit option if you are having pain and can't sort it.

£75.00 for a shoe fitting or £195 for a full bike set up.

[neenaw]

Try Wyndy Milla in Hogs Back, they do bike fitting and can do the specific fitting stuff for Look pedals and cleats.

http://www.wyndymilla.com/fitting-performance.php

[anonymous-user]

If you're doing 50 miles and it's fine I wouldn't go around paying someone to adjust your cleats.

There's a huge amount of overcomplicating going on in cycling. I blame Dave Brailsford and Boardman and their margin gains mantra. Everyone is going around convinced they need fittings and mm adjustments to everything spending £££ on having someone move a cleat 3mm to the left when doing some stretching before or after a ride or eating less is actually what they need.

[option click]

I'd agree with the above - a bit of trial and error on your part is the best starting point.

Have a look at this link - it applies to Speedplay cleats, but the theory could be applied to others I guess.
http://www.cyclingnewsasia.com/en/coach/39-general...

[shalmaneser]

option click said:

I'd agree with the above - a bit of trial and error on your part is the best starting point.

Have a look at this link - it applies to Speedplay cleats, but the theory could be applied to others I guess.
http://www.cyclingnewsasia.com/en/coach/39-general...

+1.

Or I will do it for £50.

[BMWBen]

itsnotarace said:

As above you would know within a few miles if anything was wrong as you would have pain in your feet or knees. If you can ride 50 miles with no pain there is no problem so don't overthink things, rule 5 and ride your bike

Or... if you have your cleats too straight, and it causes you to cycle with your knees in, then you'll overdevelop your lat quads and end up with knee problems.

Knee/leg/foot alignment is quite important. I learnt the hard way.