PROFESSIONAL BIKE FITTING IN WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX
Your bike should work with your body, not force your body to adapt to the bike. At Bike Fit Labs in Worthing, West Sussex, every bike fit starts with how you move, how you ride, the type of cycling you do and any discomfort or limitations you experience on the bike.
Whether you ride road, gravel, mountain bikes, eMTBs, time trials or triathlon, your position is assessed using physical assessment, 60 FPS motion analysis, precise bike measurements and rider feedback. The aim is to create a cycling position that feels comfortable, balanced and efficient for the riding you actually do.
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Is your bike position holding you back?
Small differences in saddle position, reach, handlebar height, cleat alignment, footwear or foot support can significantly change how you interact with your bike. A professional bike fit may be worth considering if you experience:
- Knee discomfort while cycling
- Saddle pain, pressure or numbness
- Numb hands or excessive handlebar pressure
- Lower-back, neck or shoulder discomfort
- Hot feet, numb toes or foot pressure
- Difficulty getting comfortable on longer rides
- Repeatedly moving around on the saddle
- Feeling too stretched or cramped
- Uneven or unstable pedalling
- Difficulty maintaining an aero position
- A new bike that does not feel right
- Uncertainty about whether your bike is the correct size
Rather than changing components at random, we assess how your body and bike interact before making adjustments.
What happens during a
professional bike fit?
A bike fit at Bike Fit Labs is more than measuring your height and adjusting the saddle. We look at the complete relationship between rider, bike and contact points.
- Rider interview and cycling history
- Physical and mobility assessment
- Saddle height, setback and tilt
- Handlebar height and reach
- Brake-hood and hand position
- Cleat position and foot alignment
- Cycling shoe fit and foot support
- Pedalling movement and left-to-right differences
- 60 FPS cycling motion analysis
- Saddle assessment and pressure mapping where appropriate
- Bike geometry and frame-size assessment
- Final bike-fit measurements and component recommendations where required
Adjustments are made progressively and retested so we can assess how the position changes and how it feels to the rider.
Bike fitting built around the way you ride
There is no single cycling position that works for every rider. A road cyclist completing long sportives has different requirements from a time trial rider trying to remain aerodynamic at race intensity. A gravel rider needs stability over broken surfaces, while a mountain biker needs enough freedom to move around the bike. That is why Bike Fit Labs provides discipline-specific fitting rather than applying the same position to every bike.
How your bike fit works
01. Understand
We discuss your riding, goals, injuries and discomfort, then assess how your body moves.
02. Measure
Motion analysis and hands-on testing show what is happening at your feet, saddle and handlebars.
03. Refine
We adjust, retest and explain each change, then give you measurements and support after the session.
- Understand the rider — We discuss your riding, events, typical terrain, injury history, current discomfort and what you want to improve.
- Assess your movement — A practical off-bike assessment helps identify mobility, stability or asymmetry that may influence your position.
- Record your starting position — Your current setup and riding movement are measured so changes can be made methodically rather than by guesswork
- Adjust and retest — Saddle, cockpit and cleat changes are made in stages. We reassess your movement and use your feedback after each meaningful adjustment.
- Refine the contact points — Where needed, we investigate saddle pressure, shoe fit or foot support to address the places where you meet the bike.
- Leave with a clear record — You receive your fitting data and recommendations, plus a free three-month follow-up assessment to check how the position is working in the real world.
Specialist Bike Fitting Services in Worthing, Sussex
Road Bike Fitting
Improve comfort, balance and efficiency on your road bike. Your position is assessed around your mobility, riding style and goals, whether you ride local club routes, sportives, long-distance events or race.
Gravel Bike Fitting
Balance pedalling efficiency with comfort, stability and control over changing surfaces. We assess your saddle, cockpit, cleats and overall position around the terrain and distances you ride.
Mountain Bike Fitting
Consider both your seated pedalling position and your ability to move around the bike when terrain becomes technical. Saddle position, cockpit setup, controls, footwear and contact points can all be assessed.
Electric MTB Fitting
An eMTB can mean more climbing and more time seated under load. Your fit can be developed around comfortable seated climbing while retaining the balance and control required on descents.
TT Bike Fitting
A fast time trial position is not simply the lowest position possible. TT fitting balances aerodynamics, sustainable power, pelvic position, saddle support, pad stack, pad reach and extension setup around your racing.
Triathlon Bike Fitting
Triathlon fitting places particular emphasis on maintaining an aerodynamic position for the duration of the bike leg. From sprint and Olympic distance to 70.3 and Ironman, we consider aero support, saddle comfort, hip clearance and sustainable power.
Specialist Cycling Contact-Point Services
Saddle Fitting & Pressure Mapping
Saddle pain, numbness or repeatedly moving around on the saddle can make even a well-positioned bike uncomfortable. Saddle fitting can include Velometrik saddle pressure mapping to assess support, stability and pressure distribution.
Cycling shoes should match the shape of your feet, not simply their length. As a Lake Cycling Shoes dealer, Bike Fit Labs can assess foot dimensions, shoe size, width and model choice.
Cleat Fitting & Foot Support
Cycling shoes should match the shape of your feet, not simply their length. As a Lake Cycling Shoes dealer, Bike Fit Labs can assess foot dimensions, shoe size, width and model choice.
Buying a new bike? Bike Sizing & Pre-Purchase Fit
Do not rely on height charts alone when spending thousands of pounds on a new bike. Bike sizing uses your fit position and the geometry of the bikes you are considering to identify appropriate frame sizes, stack, reach and cockpit requirements before you buy. This is particularly valuable with premium road bikes, integrated cockpits, TT bikes or when deciding between two sizes.
Which bike fit should I book?
MOST POPULAR
Essential Bike Fit
A complete three-hour fit
A detailed fitting appointment for riders who want their current bike assessed and adjusted around comfort, balance and efficiency.
- Rider interview and physical assessment
- Shoe, foot and cleat assessment
- Video motion analysis
- Complete adjustment of one bike
- Fit measurements and follow-up support
MOST COMPREHENSIVE
Precision Bike Fit
Four to five hours of detailed fitting
The most comprehensive fitting appointment, designed for riders who want an in-depth assessment of their position, movement and contact points, particularly where there are multiple comfort issues or more complex performance goals.
- Everything in the Essential Fit
- Velometrik saddle pressure mapping
- Saddle testing and detailed adjustment
- In-depth shoe, cleat and foot setup
- More time for testing and refinement
Who is gravel bike fitting for?
This service is suitable for new and experienced gravel riders, including:
- Riders moving from road or mountain biking to gravel
- Anyone preparing for a gravel sportive, race or ultra-distance event
- Bikepackers planning loaded, multi-day rides
- Riders experiencing pain, numbness or persistent discomfort
- Anyone who has changed their saddle, shoes, cleats, handlebars or stem
- Riders with a new bike who want to establish a reliable starting position
Looking for better-fitting cycling shoes?
Foot pain, numbness, hot spots and pressure can all be made worse by poorly fitting cycling shoes. As a Lake Cycling Shoes dealer, Bike Fit Labs offers specialist shoe fitting to help find the right Lake model, size and width for your feet and riding style
Why choose Bike Fit Labs?
Bike Fit Labs is a dedicated fitting studio at Northbrook Trading Estate in Worthing, run by Simon — an IBFI Certified Bike Fitter and Level 3 ABCC Cycling Coach.
Your fit combines 60 FPS motion analysis, precise measurements, rider feedback and practical coaching experience. Where the issue sits at a contact point, saddle pressure mapping, cycling shoe fitting, cleat setup and custom FootBalance insoles can be integrated into the wider assessment.
Every recommendation is explained clearly. You leave knowing what changed, why it changed and what to monitor on your next rides.
Bike Fit Labs is ideally located for gravel cyclists riding across the South Downs and West Sussex. Popular local riding areas include the trails and bridleways around Steyning, Cissbury Ring and Chanctonbury Ring, along with the many gravel routes connecting the Sussex coast to the South Downs.
Our specialist gravel bike fitting service attracts riders from Worthing, Brighton & Hove, Shoreham, Horsham and Chichester, as well as cyclists travelling from across West Sussex, East Sussex, Portsmouth and South Hampshire.
Find out more about our bike fitting services here
Bike Fitting in Worthing for Riders Across Sussex and Hampshire
Bike Fit Labs is based in Worthing, West Sussex, providing professional bike fitting and cycling position services for riders from across the Sussex coast and surrounding areas. Cyclists regularly visit the studio from Worthing, Brighton & Hove, Shoreham, Horsham and Chichester, as well as other parts of West and East Sussex and Hampshire.
What Riders across Sussex and
Hampshire say
Bike fitting FAQs
If you experience discomfort, repeatedly change position, struggle to get comfortable or feel that your bike is not working naturally with your body, a bike fit can help investigate your position and contact points. You do not need to be injured or competitive to benefit.
Bike position can contribute to some types of cycling-related knee discomfort. Saddle height, setback, cleat position, foot stability and pedalling movement can be assessed during a fit. Cycling pain can have many causes, so bike fitting should not be treated as a medical diagnosis.
Yes. Saddle position, pelvic stability and saddle choice can all affect comfort. Where appropriate, Bike Fit Labs can use saddle pressure mapping to investigate how you load the saddle while pedalling.
Yes. Bike Fit Labs provides dedicated fitting for road, gravel, MTB, eMTB, time trial and triathlon bikes. The fitting priorities are adjusted according to the bike and the riding you do.
Yes. Bike Fit Labs provides cycling shoe fitting, cleat setup and foot assessment, and is a Lake Cycling Shoes dealer. Custom FootBalance insoles are also available where appropriate.
What to bring to your appointment
- Your bike in safe, rideable condition
- The cycling shoes and insoles you normally use
- Your usual cycling kit, including shorts or bib shorts
- Any alternative saddles, stems or shoes you are considering
- Notes about symptoms, previous injuries and upcoming events
Related bike fitting services
You may also find these services useful: Essential Bike Fit · Precision Bike Fit · Saddle Fitting and Pressure Mapping · Cycling Shoe Fitting · Custom Cycling Insoles · Bike Sizing.
Available for cyclists from Worthing, Brighton, Chichester, Horsham and across Sussex and Hampshire.
Ready to feel more at home on your bike?
Whether you are trying to resolve discomfort, improve your position, prepare for an event or make sure your next bike is the right size, Bike Fit Labs can help you understand how your bike should work with your body.
Book your professional bike fit with Simon at Bike Fit Labs in Worthing, West Sussex.