Bike Fit

Improve your on the bike efficiency with a professional bike fit

Because every cyclist is different and has different needs. Whether commuting, mountain biking, bunch riding, climbing hills, road racing or racing triathlon your position on the bike will affect not only your ability (speed, power and endurance) but also influence injury.

Meet your Physio

Andrew Kantor

principal physio / director

Leader . Father . Cyclist . Traveller

Andrew completed his Physiotherapy degree in 1999 at LaTrobe Uni. In his early career he held positions at Royal Melbourne, Royal Darwin and Royal London Hospitals developing a broad knowledge base and appreciation of collaborative teamwork. Outside the hospital setting Andrew maintained a passion for musculo-skeletal physiotherapy and sports medicine which lead him to South Melbourne Physio.

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Elle Mauragis

physiotherapist

Elle graduated from her Master of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University of Technology. Prior, she completed her Bachelor of Health Science at Swinburne.

Elle’s passion for Physiotherapy was sparked by her own experiences with sports injuries. This personal journey not only enhances her empathy but also informs her practice, allowing her to integrate her own recovery insights into patient care.

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Whether commuting, mountain biking, bunch riding, climbing hills, road racing or racing triathlon your position on the bike will affect not only your ability but also influence injury.

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Bike Fit - fix knee pain

Why get a bike fit, setup or a cycling assessment?

Why get a bike fit, setup or a cycling assessment?
Because every cyclist is different and has different needs. Whether commuting, mountain biking, bunch riding, climbing hills, road racing or racing triathlon your position on the bike will affect not only your ability{ speed, power and endurance} but also influence injury.

How we can help?

Optimise your riding position and pedalling technique
Enhance your cycling performance
Relieve your cycling pain and aid recovery
Prevention and treatment of cycling injuries
Cycling setup passport MO min.)
Orthotic prescription for shoes

Common cycling injuries we manage

Knee, hip and lower back pain
Hot foot or hand pain and numbness
Relieve your cycling pain and aid recovery
Muscle soreness and cramps
Neck and shoulder pain
Tendinopathy and overuse injuries

Treatment options include

Sports massage and mobilisation
functional strength training
dry needling
Road cycling and triathlon specific clinical pilates programs.

bike fit setup seat height

How long it will take?

We provide multiple offerings to suit your requirements.

Initial 150 minutes:

Fitting of 2 bikes
Position optimisation for enhanced cycling experience
Recommended for comfort & performance
Thorough body screening; including flexibility, strength and postural assessment
Assessment & treatment for current injuries
Detailed report provided, incl. exercise advice

Initial 120 minutes:

Position optimisation for enhanced cycling experience
Recommended for comfort & performance
Body screening; incl. flexibility, strength & postural assessment
Assessment & treatment for current injuries
Detailed report provided, incl. exercise advice
Previously fitted by another bike fitter

Initial 60 minutes:

Where no physical screening or injury management is required
A new bike fit, where previously fitted, on another bike at SMP
Comprehensive optimisation of bike fit position
Summary report provided

Follow up

90 minutes:

Position optimisation for enhanced cycling experience
Includes thorough body screening; incl. flexibility, strength and postural assessment
Includes bike related exercise advice
Assessment and treatment for current issues/injuries related to cycling
Detailed report provided, including pre/post fit pictures

60 minutes:

your review bike fit, plus
physio appointment/ treatment
refit/ check up of bike, where previously fitted @ SMP

40 minutes:

Finalising a fit after additional parts, or modifications specified have been made (following an initial bike fit @ SMP)
Physio treatment and injury management have been recommended by your bike fitter

Book your bike fit today.

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