Bike Fitting

At The Bike Chain we believe in having bikes and equipment that fit. Gone are the days when you will 'grow into it' so why put up with ill fitting gear? We can help unlock your potential with a bike that fits you perfectly. Whether you are looking for a complete custom build, a saddle that fits or even grips that are tailored to your hand size The Bike Chain has a range of bike fitting services to ensure you and your bike are a perfect match.

We use the Bikefitting.com system to analyse your body measurements and produce a correct list of measurements for your current bike or your new purchase.

We will make a number of measurements of your body - all completely clothed and non intrusive - including your height, torso length, inseam, arm length and even shoulder width to make sure you get the most appropriate bike for you. The difference this system can make is amazing - it opens up a new world of comfort and efficiency.

All you need to do is contact us to arrange a time to come in. Typically your visit will take about 45mins > 60mins and we recommend you bring your current bike along if you have one. We will provide refreshments!

Demo Bikes

It's really important to us that you find the right bike. It might be the one that you have lusted after for a while or you just need to make sure that it lives up to the hype before you commit a considerable sum of money on it.  To help you choose TBC as your favourite shop we have a range of test bikes - we have chosen the most popular models available in the manufacturers ranges so you get a good idea what you are getting into.

Our 'fleet' consists of:

Lapierre Zesty 214 46 and 50cm

Lapierre 514 46cm

Lapierre 714 46cm

Lapierre Spicy 516 42cm

Lapierre Spicy 316 46cm

Lapierre Sensium 100 Road Bike 52cm

Yeti 575 Enduro Medium

Yeti ASR5 Carbon 

Yeti ARC-X 

Cube Agree GTC (coming in 2010)

Ibis Hakkalugi 53cm with SRAM build

Ibis Mojo Medium

Ibis Tranny Medium

Surly Cross Check 54cm

Surly Long Haul Trucker 54cm 

All we charge is a £30 fee that is refundable should you buy a bike from us and we need to keep a Photo ID here in the shop safe while you are out on your ride. The only 2 acceptable ID forms are Passport (valid obviously) and a current Driving Licence.  Please ensure you bring these with you to avoid disappointment.

If the bike you want is not on this list then just ask us what we can do. It's important to us you get the right level of service from us so we will do everything we can to help you.

Contact us for more info and details on Demo Bikes