Gravel Bike Fit

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A full gravel and adventure bike fit to dial your position for rough terrain, long rides and bikepacking. More control, more comfort, less fatigue.

Ride further, rougher and more in control

Gravel and adventure riding ask different things from your body than pure road. You’re on rougher surfaces, often for longer, with bags, bigger tyres and sometimes a dropper – and your position needs to balance control, comfort and efficiency.

A trainSharp Gravel Bike Fit is designed specifically around that kind of riding: lanes, bridleways, singletrack, bikepacking and long mixed-surface days.

All fits take place at our studio in Shortgate Industrial Park, near Lewes in East Sussex, easy to reach from Lewes, Uckfield, Brighton, Eastbourne and the wider South East.

Who this fit is for

A gravel fit is ideal if you:

Have a gravel or adventure bike that just doesn’t feel quite right
Get numb hands, sore neck/shoulders, lower back ache or saddle discomfort off-road
Are planning bikepacking trips, ultra events or long days on bridleways and lanes
Switch between road and gravel and want a position that makes sense for both
Want more confidence and stability on descents, loose corners and technical sections

If your main riding is on dirt/gravel rather than tarmac, this will suit you better than a pure road fit.

What’s included in a Gravel Bike Fit

Rider interview & assessment

We start with a chat about:

How and where you ride (local loops, South Downs, bikepacking, races etc.)

Your goals; comfort, control, speed, multi-day riding
Any injuries, aches or past issues
What’s currently bothering you on the bike

Then we do a simple off-the-bike assessment:

Posture and flexibility
Leg length and basic range of motion
Foot position and any obvious asymmetries

On-the-bike fit session

Your gravel bike goes on the turbo so we can work in a controlled environment before translating it back to real-world riding.

We’ll typically work through:

Saddle height and setback
Set for efficient pedalling and stability when the surface gets sketchy
Saddle choice and tilt
To reduce pressure and keep you comfortable on long mixed-terrain rides
Cleat position and stance width (if you use clipless)
Fore–aft, rotation and width adjusted for comfort and control when seated and out of the saddle
Reach and handlebar drop
Stem length, spacer stack and bar rotation tuned for confident descending and all-day comfort
Handlebar choice and flare
Advice on bar width/flair for stability and control on rough terrain
Control setup
Brake/shift lever position so you feel secure on the tops, hoods and drops

We’ll use video and our fitter’s eye to refine your posture and weight distribution, making sure you feel balanced front-to-rear rather than pitched over the front wheel.

Position data & aftercare

You’ll leave with:

Full before and after measurements
Saddle height, setback, bar reach/drop, lever position etc.
Clear advice on any recommended parts
For example: different bars, stem, saddle, tyres or dropper post
Guidance on how your gravel position relates to your road bike position, if you have both

Like our road fits, we treat fitting as a process, not a one-off. After a few weeks of riding, if you feel you need small tweaks, we offer a free re-tweak session to fine-tune the position.

Booking & practical info

Fits are usually available Monday–Friday, 10am or 2pm

Allow around 3 hours for your Gravel Bike Fit (we’ll confirm when booking

Please bring:

Your gravel / adventure bike
Cycling shoes and normal riding kit
Any bags you normally ride with (bar bag, frame bag, saddle pack) if you want us to consider them in the fit
Any spare components you might want to try (saddles, stems, bars etc.)

Location

All gravel fits are carried out at:

trainSharp

Shortgate Industrial Park

The Broyle, Shortgate

Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6PH

Once payment has been made we’ll contact you to arrange a suitable day and time for your fitting. If you’d prefer to talk it through first, email info@trainsharp.co.uk or call/WhatsApp 07769 808881

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