GRAVEL BIKE FITTING IN WORTHING, SUSSEX
Ride further with more comfort, control and confidence. A professional gravel bike fit at Bike Fit Labs adapts your position to your body, your bike and the mixed terrain you ride.
From fast South Downs tracks to long-distance events and loaded bikepacking trips, Simon uses careful assessment, dynamic analysis and rider feedback to create a balanced position that works beyond smooth tarmac.
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Is your gravel bike holding you back?
A position that feels acceptable on a short road ride can become uncomfortable when the surface gets rough or the hours add up. A gravel-specific fit may help if you experience:
- Numb or painful hands on rough tracks
- Neck, shoulder or lower-back discomfort
- Knee pain or uneven pedalling
- Saddle pressure, chafing or repeated shifting on the saddle
- A stretched, cramped or unstable riding position
- Reduced confidence when descending or riding technical terrain
- Discomfort that becomes worse on long rides or bikepacking trips
The aim is not to force you into a textbook position. It is to find a sustainable setup that supports comfort, efficient pedalling and predictable handling on the terrain you actually ride.
What is a gravel bike fit?
A gravel bike fit is a detailed assessment of how you interact with your bike in a mixed-terrain riding position. It considers your mobility, injury history, goals, contact points, pedalling movement and the demands of gravel riding.
Compared with a road-only setup, gravel fitting often places greater emphasis on stability, hand comfort, control, sustainable reach and how your position performs when the surface is uneven or the bike is loaded.
What we assess and adjust
- Saddle height, setback and tilt
- Handlebar reach, height and width
- Brake-hood position and hand support
- Cleat position and foot alignment
- Pedalling movement and left-to-right differences
- Saddle choice and pressure distribution when relevant
- Shoe fit, foot support and custom insole options
- The effect of bikepacking loads and planned ride duration
How your gravel 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.
Our Gravel Bike fit is built for comfort, control and long days
More sustainable comfort
Reduce unnecessary pressure and strain so longer rides feel more manageable.
Calmer handling
Create a balanced position that supports control on loose, steep and uneven terrain.
Efficient pedalling
Improve how you produce and transfer power without chasing an aggressive position that you cannot sustain.
Greater confidence
Know that your saddle, cockpit and cleats have been assessed together for your riding goals.
Saddle discomfort on your road bike?
Long rides and rough terrain can quickly highlight pressure points, numbness or an unsuitable saddle. Our Saddle Fitting & Saddle Pressure Mapping service uses real-time pressure data to help improve support, stability and comfort on the bike.
Choose the right level of Gravel Bike fit
MOST POPULAR
Essential Bike Fit
A complete three-hour fit
Ideal when you want a thorough assessment and a position that feels comfortable, balanced and efficient.
- 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
For complex discomfort, performance goals or riders who want every contact point examined in detail.
- 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.
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Gravel bike fitting for Sussex and Hampshire riders
The Worthing studio is well placed for riders exploring the South Downs, including the bridleways around Steyning, Cissbury Ring, Chanctonbury Ring and the routes linking the coast with the Downs.
Bike Fit Labs welcomes gravel riders from Worthing, Brighton & Hove, Shoreham, Horsham, Chichester and across West Sussex, as well as riders travelling from East Sussex, Portsmouth and South Hampshire.
Whether your goal is a local weekend loop, the King Alfred’s Way, a gravel event or a multi-day bikepacking trip, your fit is shaped around the distance, terrain and load you expect to ride.
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Gravel bike fitting FAQs
Yes. The same fitting principles apply, but gravel riding adds rough surfaces, longer periods in varied hand positions and a greater need for stability and control. Your fit should reflect those demands.
Bring your bike where relevant, cycling shoes, usual kit and any parts you want us to consider.
Yes. Saddle position is assessed as part of the fit. Where useful, pressure mapping and a dedicated saddle-fitting process can provide additional evidence about support and pressure distribution.
Yes. Cleat position, shoe fit and foot support can materially affect comfort and pedalling. Lake shoe fitting and custom FootBalance insoles are also available where appropriate.
It can help identify position and contact-point factors that may contribute, including reach, bar height, hood position, wrist angle and saddle balance.
What to bring to your appointment
- Your gravel 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 gravel bike?
Book a professional gravel bike fit with Simon at Bike Fit Labs in Worthing. We will assess your current position, make evidence-led adjustments and help you build a setup for the terrain and distances you love to ride.