Swamp Rabbit Physiotherapy & Performance

Professional Bike Fitting in Greenville, SC

Your bike should fit your body — not the other way around. Our PT-led bike fitting service optimizes your position for performance, comfort, and injury prevention.

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Physical therapist assessing a cyclist's hip position and pedaling mechanics on Kreitler rollers during a professional bike fitting at Swamp Rabbit Physiotherapy in Greenville, SC

Greenville's Only PT-Led Professional Bike Fitting Service

At Swamp Rabbit Physiotherapy in Greenville, South Carolina, our bike fitting service is unlike anything you'll find at a standard bike shop. It's led by physical therapists who are also endurance athletes — people who understand how your body moves, where it breaks down under load, and how your position on the bike directly affects both your performance and your injury risk.

An improper bike fit doesn't just cause discomfort. It creates compensations — in your hips, knees, lower back, and neck — that compound over miles and months until something breaks down. Whether you're training for your first triathlon, preparing for a gran fondo, or just want to ride farther with less pain, a properly fitted bike changes everything.

Physical therapist evaluating knee alignment and lower body mechanics on a cyclist during a bike fitting session at Swamp Rabbit Physiotherapy in Greenville, SC

Greenville is one of the best cycling cities in the Southeast. The roads, the trails, the Swamp Rabbit corridor, the race calendar — this community takes cycling seriously. Our bike fitting service is built to match that.

Conditions Treated

  • Knee pain (patellar tendinopathy, IT band, patellofemoral)
  • Lower back pain and stiffness
  • Hip flexor tightness and hip pain
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Foot and ankle pain (numbness, hot spots)
  • Saddle pain and soft tissue discomfort
  • Achilles tendon irritation
  • Wrist and hand numbness
  • Power loss and premature fatigue
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What You Get

What Is Included with Professional Bike Fitting

01

Full Physical Evaluation

Flexibility, mobility, strength, and injury history assessment before you ever get on the bike.

02

Real-Time Video Analysis

Slow-motion capture from multiple angles to assess your movement patterns while riding.

03

Knee & Hip Alignment Analysis

Identifying compensations that reduce power and increase injury risk.

04

Pedal Stroke Efficiency Assessment

Evaluating force application and identifying stroke inefficiencies.

05

Upper Body & Neck Position Review

Addressing the forward posture issues that cause back, shoulder, and neck pain.

06

Saddle Height & Setback Adjustment

The most critical fit variables for knee health and power output.

07

Handlebar Reach & Drop Adjustment

Optimizing aerodynamics without compromising comfort or spinal load.

08

Cleat Positioning & Float Adjustment

For knee tracking, power transfer, and foot/ankle health.

09

Written Fitting Report

Complete documentation of all measurements and findings from your session.

10

Post-Fitting Support

Guidance to help you adapt to your new position on the bike.

Is This For You?

Who Is Professional Bike Fitting For?

Our bike fitting service is designed for cyclists at every level — from first-time riders to seasoned competitors. You don't need to be fast or experienced to benefit from a proper fit. You just need to care about riding well.

Triathletes — balancing aerodynamics on the bike without destroying your run legs
Road cyclists — preventing problems that compound over 50, 80, or 100 miles
Recreational riders — eliminating saddle pain, knee aches, and back tightness
Cyclists returning from injury — rebuilding your fit around a body that needs support
New cyclists — building good habits and reducing injury risk from the first mile
The Difference

Why a PT-Led Bike Fit Is Different

Most bike fits assess how you sit on the bike. We assess why you sit the way you do — and what's driving it. Tight hip flexors, limited ankle dorsiflexion, a history of knee surgery, leg length asymmetry — these things profoundly affect your optimal position, and a bike shop fit won't catch them.

Because Austin and Allison are licensed physical therapists first and bike fitters second, they bring a clinical lens to every fitting. They understand the musculoskeletal system, they understand compensatory movement patterns, and they understand how to build a position that works with your body — not against it.

If your fit reveals underlying mobility restrictions, strength imbalances, or injury risk factors, we can address those directly through physical therapy or injury prevention consulting. It's a complete picture — not just a bike adjustment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most bike fittings at Swamp Rabbit Physiotherapy take between 90 minutes and 2 hours. This gives us enough time for a thorough physical evaluation, real-time video analysis, all necessary adjustments, and a full review of the findings with you before you leave.
Yes — bring the bike you ride most, or the one you're having the most issues with. If you have multiple bikes you want fitted, contact us to discuss scheduling. Bring your cycling shoes and any insoles or orthotics you currently use.
Absolutely. In fact, recreational riders often benefit the most from a proper fit because they're less likely to have had one before. Saddle pain, knee aches, and back tightness are common complaints from casual riders — and most of them are completely fixable with the right adjustments. You don't have to race to deserve a bike that fits.
Yes — and it's one of the best things you can do if you're dealing with a recurring cycling-related injury. We'll assess your position as part of the fitting and identify what's contributing to the problem. In many cases, a combination of fitting adjustments and targeted physical therapy resolves cycling injuries that haven't responded to other treatment.
A bike shop fit is primarily a sizing and component adjustment service. Our fitting is a clinical assessment led by licensed physical therapists who evaluate your movement patterns, strength, mobility, and injury history before making any bike adjustments. We look at the whole picture — not just how you fit the bike, but how your body moves on it and what's driving any issues you're experiencing.
Yes. We fit road bikes, triathlon and TT bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, and commuter bikes. Contact us with any questions about your specific setup.
Wear your normal cycling kit — whatever you'd wear on a typical ride. Bring your cycling shoes, pedals if they're not already on the bike, and any insoles or shoe wedges you currently use. The more your setup reflects what you ride in, the more accurate the fitting will be.

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Professional Bike Fitting — Serving the Greater Greenville Area

In addition to Greenville, we proudly serve patients from throughout Greenville County and Upstate South Carolina. Select your area below to learn more about professional bike fitting near you: