Fit Studio

Introducing the Roaring Mouse Fit Studio!

Every cyclist deserves to ride their bike safely, with comfort and efficiency. A thorough bike fit ensures your bike is set up for your particular body, riding style and riding goals. Every rider is unique, and will benefit from a custom bike fit.

The new SICI fit cycle is here!!! It has fantastic features that will make the fit process more streamlined:

  • Equipped with Computrainer
  • Nearly all adjustments can be made safely with client on the bike – cutting the “fat” out of fitting time!
  • Single-bolt clamps for saddle and handlebars for quick set-up and changes
  • Step through design for easier mounting, dismounting
  • Purely Custom adjustable cranks (155mm-185mm)

Included in your bike fit is a thorough interview process to determine your past and present injuries, goals, riding style and riding experience. You will also receive a flexibility assessment to help fine tune your fit.

The fit process takes up to two hours, so please keep that in mind when setting up your appointment.

New to the Bay Area, Cyclesoles!

Join pro cyclists, Carl Decker, Chris Horner, Giovanni Rey and Ryan Trebon who also use Cyclesoles!

We are very excited to be the only Bay Area fit studio to offer Cyclesoles, the newest advancement in custom footbed technology. Now every cyclist has the opportunity to increase their power while also creating proper alignment of the hip, knee and ankle, alleviating overuse injuries.

Your Cyclesole appointment may take up to two hours. Each foot bed is custom built for your shoes and is unique. They are to be used for cycling only. The process includes an interview, physical assessment and foot bed fitting performed on the bike for optimum positioning. The fit specialist will then create your unique foot beds while you wait.

Prices

Cyclesoles $200.00
2nd pair $150.00
Bike Fit Service $200.00-$250.00
Fit on Second Bike $75.00
Quick Shop Fit (one hour) $60.00
Cyclesoles and Bike Fit $375.00

But don’t just take our word for it…

Testimonials for Cyclesoles…

I’ve always had flat feet and about 3.5 years ago I broke my right ankle. The result of my flat feet plus restricted range of motion on my right ankle consisted of: choppy pedal stroke, distinct power discrepancy (perceived) between legs, and knee soreness on both legs on > 60 mile rides (left power compensating for the right and poor alignment on the right).

I wasn’t used to having material under my arches. Julie was pretty accurate when she said it initially felt like a walnut was below your arch. The first day of cycling took some getting used to. I was so used to having my foot flex and pronate under load that having it stable felt unnatural and a little uncomfortable. Scott and Julie suggested a 200 mile break-in so your foot can adjust and the sole material can compress and settle. After the first two rides, it started to feel right. Legs were going straight up and down and all of a sudden I was able to use my right leg more.

The almost 200 mile report: I wish I had these in all my shoes off and on the bike. While the power gains are perceived, I feel like I’m using much closer to equal power between my legs. Knee pain is eliminated and my pedal stroke is much smoother. I have more power and control on the upstroke (which I didn’t even have with my bad ankle). When fitting the Cyclesole, they took into account my restricted range of motion of my whacked ankle and adjusted the arch accordingly. I feel overall much more symmetrical sitting and pedaling the bike. My knees do less inward deflection and I am having to train some previously minimally used muscles now that I have a better pedal stroke.

Overall, excellent product. Glad I did it. The only complaint I have now is I have to find somewhere to get my normal shoes fit for orthotics!

Thanks Julie for the opportunity. I encourage anybody with flat feet or knee problems to give it a shot.

Steve, San Francisco

Super stoked about my new Cyclesoles from Julie Bates at Roaring Mouse Cycles. Seriously these are one of the greatest/most necessary cycling inventions I never thought I would need. They make a HUGE difference. Thanks again Julie.

Hank, San Francisco

Read what professional track racer and National Champion, Gio has to say about Cyclesoles on his blog.



Testimonials for our bike fit services…

The fit seems perfect. I’ve felt comfortable on four significant rides — 80+ miles and/or major hill-climbing, including Mt. Tam and San Bruno Mtn. — and there’ve been no new sore muscles or aches and pains, either. Interestingly, my control at speed was immediately better and I’ve generally been able to climb with more butt and less pure quad — all great. I’m seated much more comfortably when cruising. If there’s any possible tweak, it might be moving the brake/gear shifters, as you mentioned. I’ve used the drops some on downhills and the brake is a little stretch up. The thing is, the current set is really comfortable with hands on top, which is almost all the time, of course.

Sam, San Francisco (70 years young!)

The bike feels great. I have not had the chance to go on a longer ride with the bike yet, but I do feel a significant difference while riding. Like I previously told you, my back used to hurt even on shorter rides, and that has gone away and I feel more comfortable riding now. I feel that the cleat adjustment and seat height change really benefited me. Once again thanks for the time to help me get fitted!

Mike, San Francisco

Julie, thank you very much for giving me a fresh new fit on my bike, oh and for being part babysitter. I got in a good ride this weekend and can really feel a difference. I think it’s from moving the saddle forward a bit. I feel tighter, i.e., more aero, but more comfortable at the same time. My upper back issue also seems to be improved.

Thanks again for taking time from your busy schedule to help me out (and learn a little bout us tri-geeks). Keep up the good work!

Dani, San Francisco

Hey, Julie, thanks for checking in. It shows that you really care.

Sorry for taking a while to respond back but I wanted to get a few rides in so I would have some input.

Overall, the bike fits great! I noticed a difference as soon as I rode away from the shop. I think the shim on my left cleat made the biggest difference in smoothing out my pedal stroke. The shorter stem also really reduced the back pain on long rides.

The weekend after the fit, I went my first pain-free ride in almost three months. The new fit combined with your recommendation of hot yoga let me get in 75 strong miles, when before I could only do 20 at most, with lots of pain. I’m looking forward to building back up my fitness base and riding with the mice again.

Anthony, San Francisco

Julie, for the first time in weeks, I have been able to ride more than one day in a row and not be in numbing pain. A combination of stretching and a bike that actually fits. Raising the saddle to the proper height has changed everything. And, after you noticed it, I have been conscious of keeping the right knee from swinging out. Today I was able to do hill intervals. The pain felt good. So, thank you. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.

Jonathan, Piedmont

About Julie Bates, Fit Specialist