Gebiomized Pressure Mapping

Saddle and shoe discomfort are some of most common bike fit complaints & it’s easy to see why - it’s one of the most important contact points on a bike. Get it right & you will experience a huge improvement in overall comfort & performance.

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Gebiomized Saddle Pressure Mapping in Manchester & Cheshire

We are always on the search for the latest technology to improve our bike fitting services. So that’s why we decided to invest in the Gebiomized saddle pressure technology. Gebiomized are industry experts in pressure mapping devices for cycling analysis.

You might be thinking how this tool helps with finding the right saddle? The Gebiomized pressure mat sits on top of the saddle & connects to their software to provide real-time pressure readings.

Being able to instantly see the pressure you are putting through a saddle is a game changer when optimising your bike fit. It also takes away all the guesswork with selecting appropriate saddles to test. The pressure mat can quickly identify areas of higher pressure that might correlate to saddle discomfort you are currently experiencing. This could be saddle sores or high amounts of soft tissue pressure. The pressure mat also allows us to measure your sit bone diameter which helps to select an appropriate saddle width.

Small adjustments in your bike fit or saddle set up can often lead to big changes in saddle pressure. Having a tool that can provide instant analysis helps direct positional changes. The pressure mat can track those changes throughout a session, providing clarity in certain areas of your bike fit such as saddle height, reach & saddle set up. The tool can also analyse pelvic stability which is an important consideration for power production.

Of course, a tool is only as good as the person using it. Matt was one of the first bike fitters in the U.K. to use Gebiomized saddle pressure mapping technology with Cyclefit. The data we can collect with a saddle pressure mat is unparalleled, but rider feedback is still at the core of what we do. It’s a balance between the two that produces the results.

Gebiomized In-shoe Pressure Mapping

Improving foot stability is a big part of our fit process. Stable feet = powerful pedaling. The Gebiomized in-shoe pressure mapping provides a detailed insight into load through the forefoot which can be used in several ways to optimise your bike fit.

Here are some of the key benefits of using in-shoe pressure mapping during your bike fit:
  • Precisely adjust cleats to ensure ideal positioning and optimal power transfer.
  • Find the perfect cycling shoe and pedal system.
  • Analyze pedaling technique and correct asymmetries to increase efficiency. This data can be used to help validate crank length.
  • Select and adjust bike fitting components like insoles, shims, and wedges individually.
  • Visualize pressure mapping as colour-coded heatmaps or 3D pressure mountains for easy interpretation.
  • Precise movement analysis based on pressure data.

Book a saddle pressure mapping session

Gebiomized Saddle Pressure Mapping

Velo Edge, Alderley Edge, Cheshire.

£150 / 90 minutes

This session is completed on your bicycle. We will test different saddles & adjust the set up to optimise saddle pressure.

It’s important to note that this session is not a bike fitting. It doesn’t include any on-the-bike analysis with our motion capture technology. If you are experiencing high amounts of saddle discomfort, then we highly recommend that you consider booking the Ultimate Fit with a pressure mapping add-on.

Ideally you would have seen a professional bike fitter prior to this session to ensure your fit is optimal. All test saddles are available to purchase on completion of the session.

The Ultimate Bike Fit with Gebiomized Saddle Pressure Mapping – Matt Hallam

Velo Edge, Alderley Edge, Cheshire.

£300 / 2 1/2 hours

This session is completed on the Purely Custom jig and includes on-the-bike analysis with our motion capture technology.

The pressure mapping technology is used throughout the jig assessment. This is our preferred combination & produces the best results.

The Ultimate Bike Fit with Gebiomized Saddle Pressure Mapping – Ed Donne

Velo Edge, Alderley Edge, Cheshire.

£300 / 2 1/2 hours

This session is completed on the Purely Custom jig and includes on-the-bike analysis with our motion capture technology.

The pressure mapping technology is used throughout the jig assessment. This is our preferred combination & produces the best results.