Bike Fit
We want you to have the best experience possible on your bike. Our Fit Department offers services for all types of riders, whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned rider looking to dial in the details. A proper bike fit reduces your chance of injury and maximizes your performance on the bike. Whether you are looking for a fit on your existing bike, zeroing in on your perfect fit on a new bike, or going full custom, we are here to help!
Get a Fit on Your Existing Bike
Do you love your bike but unsure of the fit? Are you experiencing pain, numbness, or excessive fatigue on your rides? This fit chart breaks down the differences to find the best level of fit for your needs. If you have further questions about the best fit for you, contact us.
Basic
Fit Includes
Saddle Height and Setback
Handlebar Reach and Drop
Cleat Adjustment
Standard
Fit Includes
Saddle Height and Setback
Handlebar Reach and Drop
Cleat Adjustment
Physical Evaluation
Injury Accommodation
Exercise and Mobility Recommendations
Multiple Saddle Trials
Retül
Fit Includes
Saddle Height and Setback
Handlebar Reach and Drop
Cleat Adjustment
Physical Evaluation
Injury Accommodation
Exercise and Mobility Recommendations
Multiple Saddle Trials
3 Dimensional Metrics
Digital Knee Tracking Alignment
Bike Geometry Simulation
New or Custom Bike Fits with Retül Muve Sl
The Retul Muve Sl is a completely adjustable Fit Bike designed to simulate any bike that is available stock or custom. It can be used in a number of ways, from creating the dimensions for your dream bike, having certainty about which size to buy, or having your bike built up with the right parts for you the first time. Here is a breakdown of the fit options on the Retül Muve Sl:
Custom Bike Fit: Using the Retul Fit Bike, the fitter evaluates your physical characteristics and riding goals to come up with the ideal dimensions for your custom bike. Leave knowing you will have a custom bike that is made for you with geometry that is optimized for performance and comfort.
Pre-purchase Fit: Using the Retul Fit Bike, the fitter evaluates your physical characteristics and riding goals to identify ideal bike models and sizes for you. You will ride the Muve SL fit bike in different configurations that mimic the potential models you are shopping for. Leave knowing you will buy the correct size and know which parts you need to set the bike up correctly. Often there are two sizes that will fit someone, but one size may fit better or have better aesthetics than the other.
Pre-build Fit: Using the Retul Fit Bike, the fitter evaluates your physical characteristics and riding goals to identify the ideal bike setup before a bicycle is built. With integrated cockpits and internal routing, it is often labor intensive to do minor changes to a cockpit configuration. Get the fit dialed before the bike is built to avoid costly alterations.
If you have further questions about the best fit for you, contact us.
Custom Fit
Using Retül Muve SI Bike
Saddle Height and Setback
Handlebar Reach and Drop w/Custom Dimensions
Cleat Adjustment
Physical Evaluation
Injury Accommodation
Exercise and Mobility Recommendations if Needed
Multiple Saddle Trials
3 Dimensional Metrics
Digital Knee Tracking Alignment
Custom Sizing Geometry Defined
Pre-Purchase Fit
Using Retül Muve SI Bike
Saddle Height and Setback
Handlebar Reach and Drop Cockpit Setup
Cleat Adjustment
Physical Evaluation
Injury Accommodation
Exercise and Mobility Recommendations if Needed
Multiple Saddle Trials
3 Dimensional Metrics
Digital Knee Tracking Alignment
Size Recommendation
Our Fit Philosophy
Nobody rides your bike quite like you do. We take into account your physical characteristics and goals in order to balance that with how you want your bike to perform, feel and look. Our approach uses hard numbers combined with subjective observations and a touch of instinct and art.
Have a question about our fit approach? Contact us
FAQs about Fitting
A human can do amazing things on a bicycle, but it is far from our natural movement patterns. With the right setup, your bicycle and body can work in harmony. Riders will have different goals in a bike fit, such as: reducing discomfort, injury prevention, or to maximize performance.
Pain
Saddle discomfort? Hands going numb? Knee bugging you? The list goes on. It’s likely that a bike fit can alleviate your symptoms.
Prevention
It’s easier to avoid a problem than to fix it later. Having your bike set up right to begin with is a key preventative measure, as well as addressing physical limitations that could be an issue down the road.
Performance
A proper fit ensures that you are using your biomechanics as effectively as possible, resulting in more power going into the road and propelling you faster.
Learn More About Your Sweat
For those looking for optimal performance, we offer an advanced sweat test with our fitter, Jacob. The advanced sweat test happens at rest, as a solution is put onto the skin to stimulate your sweat glands. Jacob can also give you great insight on how best to use the information at your disposal. The advanced sweat test only ever needs to be done once, and you're set for life!
Jacob Rathe, the Head Bike Fitter at River City Bicycles (and a Portland native!) grew up racing in the local road scene, which primed him for life as a professional cyclist from 2010-2018. Cycling is still where Jacob focuses his time; as a hobby, a coach, and as a perpetual tinkerer of all things bikes. His unique perspective as a fit expert is not just from success in cycling, but from the struggle and setback that are inevitably part of the experience in the sport.
Jacob’s experience in road, gravel, cyclocross, track, touring, and mountain biking give him great insight into fit considerations for different ride styles; all while being mindful of individual preference and goals.
Read Jacob's latest article about his sub-11-hour ride at the world's premier Unbound Gravel ace on CyclingWeekly.com