Professional Bike Fitting in South London
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If you're looking for a professional bike fit in South London, Elite Cycling's Performance Centre at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is within easy reach of cyclists across South and South East London.
Led by experienced cycling coach and bike fitter Paul Mill, our bike fitting service is designed to help you find a riding position that's comfortable, efficient and appropriate for the way you actually ride.
Whether you're a competitive cyclist, triathlete, sportive rider or simply want to feel better on your bike, a professional bike fit can help identify the adjustments that could make a significant difference.
Bike Fitting at Crystal Palace
All bike fitting appointments take place at the Elite Cycling Performance Centre at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.Our location makes us particularly accessible for cyclists travelling from:
We also regularly work with cyclists from across London and the surrounding areas.
Why Choose Elite Cycling?
A bike fit shouldn't simply be about following a formula or adjusting a few measurements.
Paul brings decades of experience in cycling, coaching and performance to the fitting process. Every rider is different, which means your riding history, goals, flexibility, biomechanics, previous injuries and the type of cycling you do all need to be considered.
The aim isn't to make you fit a predetermined position.
It's to find a position that works for you.
Bike Fitting for Different Riders
Our bike fitting service can support riders across a range of cycling disciplines, including:
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Road cycling
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Time trialling
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Triathlon
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Sportives and endurance events •
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Competitive cycling
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Recreational cycling
We can also look at specific areas including saddle position, cleat setup and other factors affecting your position on the bike.
Find Bike Fitting Near You
If you're based elsewhere in South London, take a look at the relevant page below for more information about visiting Elite
Book Your Bike Fit
If you're experiencing discomfort, want to improve your position or simply want the reassurance that your bike is properly set up for you, get in touch with Paul to arrange a professional bike fit at the Elite Cycling Performance Centre in Crystal Palace.
In store prices below & for mobile fittings we add £50 surcharge for travel up to 30 minutes each way
Finding elitecycling at Crystal Palace Jubilee Stand
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Welcome to elitecycling at the Jubilee Stand, Crystal Palace Park.
Our centre is located within the historic Crystal Palace Park, with free parking directly outside the centre, making it easy to arrive by car, bike or public transport.
By car from Anerley HillIf you are approaching from Anerley Hill, turn into Crystal Palace Park and follow the signs through the green gate behind the athletics stadium. Continue through the park and follow the road around towards the Jubilee Stand. The Jubilee Stand is on your left, and you will find free parking directly outside our centre.
From Penge
You can also enter Crystal Palace Park from either Penge East or Penge West.
Enter the park from the bottom and continue straight ahead until you reach the perimeter road. Follow the perimeter road around to the Jubilee Stand, which is clearly located on the left-hand side.
Coming by train
Crystal Palace Station is very close to the centre. From the station it is approximately a 2-minute bike ride downhill to Crystal Palace Park and the Jubilee Stand.
Crystal Palace Park has undergone a fantastic transformation and is steeped in history, making it a great place to spend time before or after your session.
If you are bringing the family, there is plenty to enjoy while you have your fitting, including a lovely café and children's play area so there's plenty for the rest of the family to enjoy too.
We look forward to welcoming you to elitecycling at the Jubilee Stand.
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FAQ
1. Do I need a professional bike fit?
A professional bike fit is about much more than simply adjusting your saddle height. It looks at your cycling position, how your body interacts with the bike, and how your bike can be set up to improve comfort, efficiency and performance.
If you're experiencing knee pain when cycling, back or neck discomfort, numb hands, saddle discomfort, or simply feel that you are not quite comfortable on your bike, a professional bike fitting can identify where adjustments may help.
A bike fit can also be valuable if you're looking to improve your cycling performance, ride longer distances, or get more comfortable and efficient on the bike.
2. Can a bike fit help with pain or discomfort when cycling?
Yes. Knee pain when cycling, lower-back pain, neck and shoulder discomfort, numb hands and saddle discomfort can sometimes be related to your riding position or how your bike is set up.
During a bike fit, we assess the relationship between you and your bike, looking at areas such as saddle height, saddle position, cleat position, handlebar reach and overall cycling position.
Every rider is different, so the aim isn't to force you into a particular position. It's to find a position that works with your body, your flexibility, your riding style and what you want to achieve on the bike.
3. What can cycling coaching help me achieve?
Cycling coaching gives you a structured and personalised approach to improving your riding. Whether you want to get faster on the bike, improve your cycling fitness, build endurance, lose some of the guesswork from your training or simply feel stronger and more confident, coaching can help.
Your training should reflect your life as well as your goals. That's why a personalised cycling training plan takes into account your available time, current fitness, experience and the demands of the event or challenge you're preparing for.
Good coaching isn't about simply doing more miles. It's about making the right training work for you, with the right balance of training, recovery and progression.
4. Can cycling coaching help me if I'm training for a specific event?
Absolutely. Cycling coaching can be structured around almost any cycling goal, whether you're training for a sportive, cycling event, cycling holiday, time trial, endurance challenge, race or personal target.
Having a coach means your cycling training plan can be built around the demands of your particular event. We can work on the fitness, endurance, pacing and confidence you'll need, while making sure your training fits around your work, family and everyday life.
Having been involved in cycling and events ourselves, we understand that preparation isn't only about fitness. Knowing what to expect and arriving at the start line feeling prepared can make a huge difference to your experience.
5. Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to have a cycling coach?
Not at all. Cycling coaching isn't just for experienced riders or competitive cyclists. It can be just as valuable if you're relatively new to cycling, returning after a break, or working towards your first sportive or long-distance cycling event.
A good coach starts with where you are now and builds from there. Your personalised training plan will be based on your current fitness, experience, available time and individual goals.
Whether your aim is to get fitter on the bike, ride further, become more confident, improve your performance or simply enjoy your cycling more, coaching gives you structure, support and someone in your corner throughout the journey.
Basic Fitting (Road)
Includes the following:​
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Consultation
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Cleat assesment
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Flexibility check
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Position changes
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Report on measurements
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Complimentary coffee or tea
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£150
Basic Fitting (TT and Triathlon)
Includes the following:​
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Consultation
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Cleat assesment
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Flexibility check
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Position changes
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Report on measurements
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Complimentary coffee or tea ​
£175
Fizik Saddle Fitting
Discover the ultimate solution for your cycling needs with expert saddle fitting. I carry the complete Fizik road saddle range designed to suit your unique anatomy. Whether you identify as a Snake (Arione) Chameleon (Antares) or Bull (Aliante) we have the perfect saddle for you in various widths. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to a comfortable ride.
£50
Cleat and Footbed Fitting Service
If you are setting up your shoes for the first time or if you are just not sure if the cleats are in the correct position then this service is perfect for you. I will assess your shoes, your foot flexibility and check your medial arch profile to enable me to position your foot in such a way as to stabilise the foot and increase power without discomfort. Generally cycling shoes offer very little medial arch support so I will measure this to see if a footbed is required.
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Cleat Fitting £40
​Footbed Fitting including Footbeds £75
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Cleat & Footbed Fitting including Footbeds £100