Getting aches, pains, pressure or discomfort on your bike?
Mobile Bike Fitting in Canterbury & East Kent
Get a professional bike fit at home with The Bike Fitters, the UK’s largest mobile bike fitting network.
We come to you and tailor your position for better comfort, performance and power.
Do You Need a Bike Fit?
Key Signs It’s Time for a Professional Fit
– Knee, back or neck pain on the bike
– Numb hands, saddle pain or pressure points during rides
– Feeling like you’re working harder than you should on the bike
– Wasted power, discomfort or struggling to keep up
– You’ve bought a new bike but can’t get comfortable
– Trouble finding the right riding position
the bike fitters difference
We don’t rely on computers or automated systems. Every fit is carried out by our trained professional bike fitters with deep knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, body position and cycling performance.
Before we make any adjustments, we take the time to assess you, your body, flexibility, riding style and goals. Whether you’re chasing comfort, power or endurance, your fit is completely tailored to you.
Our expertise lies in understanding how your body interacts with your bike, ensuring you ride more efficiently, avoid pain and get the most from every pedal stroke.
“To me, it doesn’t matter whether it’s raining or the sun is shining or whatever: as long as I’m riding a bike I know I’m the luckiest guy in the world“
Mark Cavendish
what’s included in your bike fit?
- Initial consultation and pre – fit questionnaire
- Full biomechanical assessment including testing flexibility and mobility ranges
- Sit bone measurement and saddle fitting using idMatch Smart Caliper (Intertrochanteric distance measurement, Thigh-diameter measurement & Pelvic rotation measurement)
- Cleat alignment including forefoot offset using the idMatch Cleat Fit System which includes:
- Full setup of cleats and shoes (first pair of shoes included, additional pairs are charged separately)
- Precise measurements of each foot including length of foot, Metatarsal length and foot width using laser guided idMatch foot meter
- Measurement of forefoot offset using idMatch laser guided forefoot tilt meter
- Use of laser guided jig with cleat stencil to perfectly align cleats
- Observation of current riding position (on static trainer)
- Complete on the bike position measurement with goniometer, stem sizer and IdMatch positioning tool.
- Saddle height adjustment
- Saddle fore & aft position adjustment
- Leg alignment & knee position adjustment
- Stem position and measurement
Bike Fit Reviews from Riders in Canterbury and East Kent
‘I had a great bike fit with Lee and now feel so much more comfortable’ – John
‘I would highly recommend a bike fit with Lee, I feel like I’m riding a new bike’ – Paul
‘My average wattage was 198 and now that’s jumped up to 217!!!’ – Roy
Mobile bike fitting in canterbury & east kent
The Bike Fitters is the UK’s largest mobile bike fitting network, offering professional at-home bike fits for riders who want more comfort, performance and power on the bike.
Our Bike Fitter for Canterbury & East Kent area is Lee Jackson, an experienced cyclist and certified TBF Fit System bike fitter. Lee brings expert mobile bike fitting to riders across the area, combining technical precision with a passion for helping cyclists ride more comfortably and confidently.
Every Bike Fitters franchisee is trained to the highest standards in the TBF Fit System, ensuring a consistent, professional service across the UK.
About Lee
Hello, my name is Lee and I’m very proud and excited to provide a personalised, professional mobile bike fitting service in Canterbury and across East Kent. My love affair with cycling didn’t start well, falling off a friend’s Chopper bike when I was 12, biting the road and spending the weekend in hospital. Not one to be deterred, that love affair has been constant throughout my life.
As with a lot of us kids back in the 70’s I messed around with bikes, home-made go-karts and spent the rest of my childhood when not on 2 or 4 wheels, either climbing trees or playing football, all with my dog Butch in tow.
Later, as a young sailor I would come home on leave and cycle with my brother, father and friends from the Sheffield Phoenix Cycling Club, venturing out into the Peak District and time-trialling on the Chesterfield Bypass, but long periods at sea were not conducive to breaking any 2 wheeled records or winning medals
I rode mountain bikes for many years, I’ve completed a few long-distance rides such as the Coast to Coast but then got hooked on road cycling when my Dad donated his circa 1985 JF Wilson hand-built steel tourer to me. My local bike shop in St. Peters rebuilt it for the 2nd time in its life, not quite Trigger’s Broom but you get the gist, and off I went hurtling around the lanes of the Kent countryside where I’ve lived for just about 30 years now. Several road bikes (and a steel gravel bike) later, here I am hurtling around Betteshanger & Lydden Hill tracks, or you can find me in the Kent countryside with VC Deal and cycling buddies.
For almost a decade I owned and ran, with the support of my wife Andrea, a Social Care business, and was lucky enough to take early retirement when I sold it a couple of years ago. One of the things I learned from caring for others, and I was very much a hands-on type of owner so I can speak with experience, was the joy people got from being able to continue to do the things that they loved, despite their impairments and limitations. Perhaps they were not able to do those things in the way that they had years ago, but if we could find a way, we would, such as taking a dementia client to the golf course to practice on the pitch and putt, facilitating coffee mornings so clients could get together and socialise or just simply involving people in day-to-day tasks, so that they felt useful and in control.
I appreciate both the physical and well-being benefits that cycling brings to people, and cycling has given me so much joy and a sense of achievement over the years, especially when I can keep up with some ‘younger than me’ riders, complete an Audax or simply go for a pedal and a coffee with my wife.
My aim with The Bike Fitters mobile service is not to only help you become more efficient, faster, safer and less prone to injury through our precise bike fitting service, but, through being comfortable on your bike, bring a sense of joy too through cycling, to many more riders, experienced, intermediate and new, across Kent. My vision is for a Bike Fit from an accredited professional to be the norm when purchasing a bicycle or when physiological changes occur. So if you are uncomfortable sat on your saddle, that knee is giving you grief, your lower back is sore, your feet are on fire, your neck is stiff and your hands are numb, give The Bike Fitters a call, it’s not the end of the road, it is just the start of your new journey into a more enjoyable, satisfying and rewarding cycling experience
AREAS COVERED
Canterbury
Faversham
Herne Bay
Thanet
Sandwich
Deal
Dover
Folkestone
Hythe
Kent Downs
Ashford
Tenterden
Lydd
…and surrounding areas
FAQs
What is a mobile bike fit?
A professional mobile bike fit is a service where a trained expert comes to your location to adjust and tailor your bicycle to your specific body measurements and riding style. This ensures optimal comfort, efficiency, and performance.
Why should I get a bike fit?
Getting a bike fit can significantly improve your riding experience. It helps in reducing discomfort, preventing injuries and increasing efficiency and power output. Whether you’re a casual rider or a competitive cyclist, a proper bike fit is essential for enjoying your rides to the fullest.
How long does a bike fit take?
A typical bike fit takes approximately 2.5 – 3 hours, depending on your specific needs and the adjustments required. Our goal is to ensure your bike fits you perfectly, so we take the time needed to get every detail right.
What do need for the bike fit?
Your bike, cycling shoes and your usual cycling attire. It’s important to fit you in the gear you normally ride in to ensure the adjustments are tailored to your regular riding conditions. If you have booked to have additional bikes or shoes fitted at the same time, please have them available.
Can you fit all types of bikes?
Yes, we specialise in fitting all types of bikes, including road, gravel,triathlon, TT, track and static training bikes such as Watt bike. Each type of bike has unique fitting considerations, which we are fully equipped to handle.
How do I prepare for the bike fit?
Ensure your bike is clean and in good working condition. We cannot do a bike fit on a bike which is not in good working order. If you have any specific concerns or areas of discomfort while riding, be ready to discuss them during your appointment as twe will ask you all of this.
How much space do I need for the bike fit?
You’ll need enough space to set your bike up on a turbo trainer and we’ll also have an exercise mat for you to undergo your biomechanical assessments. This is a rough area of 2 to 3 meters squared.
If you could also make sure that any valuable or precious belongings are removed from the fitting space and please ensure that any pets (or small children) are also kept away from the fitting area.
Is a mobile bike fit as effective as a studio fit?
Absolutely! Our mobile bike fit service offers the same level of expertise and precision as a studio fit. The Bike Fitters are trained to a very high standard with continuous on going training especially around biomechanics and complex cases. The advantage is that we bring this service directly to you, providing convenience without compromising on quality.
How do I book my bike fit?
Booking is easy! Just click on any ‘BOOK A BIKE FIT’ button and follow the steps. You can select your day/time (availability dependant)
prices
£250
Full Bike & Cleat fit
£95
each additional bike*
£15
Additional shoe & cleat set up
*Additional bikes can be added for the same rider during the fitting, regardless of the type of bike. Whether it’s a road bike, gravel bike, TT/triathlon bike or static indoor trainer such as Wattbike, Tacx Neo smartbike, Wahoo smart bike or similar, we can adjust them all during the same appointment. These can be added at time of booking.
Please note that our prices may vary depending on your location, as our franchisees set their own pricing based on regional factors.
No need to transport your bike to a shop; we come to you
Flexible scheduling to fit into busy lifestyles
Tailored fitting based on individual riding style and goals
Elimination of discomfort and pain during riding
Greater confidence in cycling ability and bike handling
Proper alignment reduces the risk of overuse injuries
Assurance of riding a bike that is correctly fitted to your body
Enhanced efficiency and power output while cycling
Gift vouchers also available
id match laser guided cleat fit
Our idmatch Footmeter uses a laser to quickly and accurately measure your feet. This helps us record key measurements such as foot length, foot width and metotarsal length.
The idmatch Tiltmeter is a special tool we use to check how your foot sits when you’re actually pedaling. It helps us see if your foot leans inwards or outwards (pronation or supination), which is really important for a comfortable ride.
Finally, our idmatch Cleat Fit system makes sure the part of your shoe that clips onto the pedal (the cleat) is perfectly aligned. We use a laser and cleat stencil to get this just right, so your feet feel great and you pedal efficiently
in the saddle with LEE!
At The Bike Fitters, we believe getting to know your fitter is as important as the fit itself. That’s why we put Lee in the hot seat!
Here’s what he had to say when Bike Fitters HQ threw him some questions
What’s your favourite bike and why?
Cervelo S3, my current ‘go to’ bike. It looks good (subjective), its aero and light-ish but above all, comfy. I can hit the track and empty myself in an hour (normally less) or do a hilly 200k Audax on the S3. His name is Gilbert btw.
Best ride you’ve ever been on?
Tricky, I’ve done a few Coast to Coasts as part of a social group which were epic, mainly due to alcohol fuelled evenings and the scenery. Learning to ride outdoor tracks, keep up and take turns on the front has been rewarding too but I think riding the Cantii Way, including the Winchelsea Loop, in a day was probably the most rewarding in terms of understanding what I could do, pushing beyond my perceived limits.
If you could cycle anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Despite living close to the channel I haven’t cycled in Europe yet, so I’d like to nip over to France but perhaps explore the silky smooth tarmac in Portugal at some point too.
What cycling event do you never miss watching on TV?
I don’t watch much TV but I do like to keep up to date with the Giro, Tour de France and La Vuelta via the highlight shows. I quite like watching the track events too, the speed those riders travel at is mind boggling.
What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you while on a bike?
Some I can’t mention here, one involves someone wearing their cycling shorts inside out and getting caught changing behind a bush, but for a more printable version, a few years ago I went over the handlebars after hitting a pot hole on Le Tour de Sandwich (it is a thing). I was not quite concussed but it was suspected I’d broken a couple of ribs, luckily, I hadn’t in the end but was off the bike for about 6 weeks. Like a stubborn Yorkshireman I declined to get into the back of the support van and decided to see if I could make it to the next feed station, which I did and then carried on to complete the 62 mile event. On the way home (yes, I rode to the start and back home), I sat on a bench, in quite some pain, wondering how on earth I was going to cycle the last 4 miles home. An elderly couple stopped for a chat as I was trying to be brave and not wince, we talked about how far I’d been and as they walked away the gentleman said ‘oh you haven’t been too far then, you’ll be home in a jiffy’. The next day I had dining room furniture delivered…
Who’s your cycling hero and why?
G, Beryl Burton and of course the Manx Missile, Mark Cavendish. They are/were all ordinary people, doing extra-ordinary things. Being a father of 3 daughters I love to see women pushing the boundaries and beating the men at their own game; Beryl, who was relatively unknown and still is, pushed those boundaries and then some, just a normal housewife to some, an outstanding athlete to others. I also have to say, anyone who rides a bike regularly, for whatever reasons (apart from robbing people, looting and drug dealing), have my vote. Every one of those people are heroes in my eyes, simply for getting off the sofa and into the great outdoors.
What’s in your repair kit that might surprise us?
Butyl inner tube 🙂 Also for quite some time, like a buffoon I carried a SRAM quick link when running Shimano chains.
What’s your pre-ride ritual?
Get my kit ready the night before, go to the loo at least twice, use the Bidet. I always put my left shoe on first, its not superstition but from my motorcycling experience, if I have a set routine for getting ready and dressed, I’m less likely to miss something that way.
What’s the best piece of cycling advice you’ve ever received?
Transform Your Ride – Get YOUR BIKE FITTED in canterbury and surrounding areas
With our expert guidance, you’ll not only ride more comfortably but also improve your performance and prevent injuries. Don’t just dream of a better ride – make it a reality. Book your bike fit today and feel the difference in every pedal stroke.
Contact Lee
01227 935666
Central Office
Hub 16, Pepper House,
1 Pepper Rd, Hazel Grove,
Stockport SK7 5DP