Professional Bike Fitting Service

Provide comprehensive bike fitting for comfort and performance

Startup Cost
$15,000-$60,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
10-18 months
Profit Potential
$4,000-$17,000/month

Overview

Professional bike fitters charge $200-$500 per comprehensive fit.

Fitting 80-200 cyclists annually generates $50,000-$200,000 with 85-95% margins.

In 2025, serious cyclists invest in professional fitting to prevent injury and improve performance.

Services include comprehensive bike fits ($250-$500), follow-up adjustments ($80-$150), new bike purchase fits ($200-$400), injury-related fitting ($300-$600), triathlon bike fitting ($300-$600), and remote video fitting ($150-$300).

Successful fitters use motion capture and fit technology, understand biomechanics and physiology, have extensive cycling experience, prevent pain and injury, and work with cyclists of all levels.

Can work independently or with shops.

Marketing through bike shops, cyclists, cycling clubs, triathletes, and word-of-mouth.

Required Skills

  • Bike Fitting Expertise
  • Biomechanics Knowledge
  • Cycling Experience
  • Technology Use
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Very high margins
  • Growing serious cyclist market
  • Specialized professional service
  • Can prevent injuries and improve performance
  • Relatively low overhead

Cons

  • Need professional bike fit training
  • Fit technology investment
  • Smaller market than general cycling
  • Building clientele takes time
  • Liability for injury-related fits

How to Get Started

  1. Get professional bike fitting certification
  2. Invest in fit technology and tools
  3. Set up fitting studio space
  4. Develop comprehensive fitting process
  5. Market to serious cyclists and shops
  6. Build reputation through results
  7. Continue education in fitting and biomechanics

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