Can I claim a bike fit on private health insurance?

Yes. All bike fits are conducted by AHPRA-registered physiotherapists and claimable under Item 500 on most private health policies.

Bike Fitting Clifton Hill | Physio Bike Fits Near Merri Creek Trail | Ciclo — Melbourne Bike Fit & Cycling Physio

Precise measurement at every stage

Our Richmond warehouse studio

Every adjustment gets documented

A real studio, not a bike shop corner

We are in a dedicated fitting studio in a Richmond warehouse — a ten-minute ride from Clifton Hill via the Merri Creek Trail and through Collingwood. It is purpose-built for bike fitting, with a turbo trainer, video capture system, and a separate treatment room for Tailored Fit clients.

Evolutio Sports Physio share our building. When a fit reveals something that needs ongoing treatment — and it does sometimes — the referral is instant. Same hallway.

60+

Min per standard fit

100%

Physio led

24hr

Report turnaround

Item 500

Health claimable

Who you will meet

Your practitioner

Shirouz Elango

You are seeing a registered physiotherapist

Every fit at Ciclo is done by an AHPRA registered physiotherapist. Not a bike tech, not a sports scientist. A physiotherapist. That matters because it changes how we think about what we are doing.

We understand injury patterns and how the body compensates. When we look at how you sit on your bike, we are connecting what we see to what is going on physically, not just moving parts until the angles look right on paper.

For Clifton Hill cyclists, the Merri Creek Trail makes getting here genuinely enjoyable. Ride in, get properly assessed, ride home feeling the difference.

AHPRA registered physiotherapist

Specialist cycling physiotherapy training

Evidence based methodology throughout

Based alongside Evolutio Sports Physio, Richmond

Meet the full team

Why Ciclo

What sets us apart for Clifton Hill cyclists

A physiotherapist runs your fit

Not a bike tech or a mechanic. An AHPRA registered physiotherapist who understands movement, injury patterns, and how the body adapts under load.

Research drives our decisions

Physiotherapy research, not industry convention. Our recommendations come from clinical assessment, not rules of thumb passed around bike shops.

Independent and unconflicted

We earn nothing from equipment recommendations. No brand partnerships, no commissions. You get the honest answer.

Complete written follow-up

Everything documented and emailed to you within 24 hours. We call at 7 to 10 days. Tailored Fit clients receive a full PDF report.

How it works

From Clifton Hill to properly fitted

Book online

Pick your service and book a time. Standard fits are 60 minutes, Tailored fits are 1 hour 40 minutes.

Bring your bike

Ride in via the Merri Creek Trail — it is a natural warm-up. Bring your cycling shoes and any orthotics you use.

We assess and adjust together

Video capture, clinical measurement, iterative adjustments. You are part of every decision. We explain what we are doing and why.

Written summary and follow up

Written summary the same day. A call at 7 to 10 days. Return at 4 to 6 weeks if significant changes were made.

Good questions

Things Clifton Hill cyclists usually ask us

How far is Ciclo from Clifton Hill?+

Clifton Hill is about 10 minutes from us by car, or a scenic ride down through Collingwood. Tram 86 to Victoria Parade works well too. We are at 11/3 Bromham Place in Richmond. There is free parking on site, and a lot of our Clifton Hill clients ride in, which makes for a decent warm up before the session.

Can I claim on private health insurance?+

Yes. Because our fits are run by AHPRA registered physiotherapists, they are claimable under physiotherapy Item 500 on most private health policies. We can process your HICAPS claim on site, so you just pay whatever the gap is on the day.

How do I know if I need a Standard or Tailored fit?+

The Standard Fit works well for most people. It is an hour, covers all the key measurements and adjustments, and you will leave with a much better position than you came in with. The Tailored Fit is worth doing if you have got ongoing pain, a previous injury, specific flexibility or strength issues, or if you are riding a TT or aero bike. It takes an hour and forty minutes and includes a full physio assessment before we touch the bike. If you are not sure, give us a call and we will tell you honestly which one makes more sense. See our bike fits page for more detail.

What do I need to bring?+

Your bike, your cycling shoes if you use clipless pedals, your pedals if they are not already on the bike, and any orthotics or insoles you use regularly. If you have had a bike fit before, bring that report along too. Comfortable activewear is completely fine. You do not need to turn up in kit.

I have been riding in pain for a while. Can you help?+

Probably yes. The Tailored Fit is designed exactly for this situation. We do a proper physiotherapy assessment first, figure out what is physically going on, and then make fit changes that actually address it rather than just moving things around. If you need ongoing treatment afterwards, we are right next door to Evolutio Sports Physio. It is a straightforward handover.

What happens after the session?+

You will get a written summary of everything we did within 24 hours. We will call you at 7 to 10 days to check in on how the position is feeling. Most people find the first one or two rides feel a bit different, and then it settles in. If something does not feel right, let us know and we will sort it out.

Is the Merri Creek Trail route actually rideable to your studio?+

Yes, and it is one of the nicer ways to get here. Ride the Merri Creek Trail south through Collingwood and you will hit Richmond in about 10 to 12 minutes depending on where in Clifton Hill you are starting. Most of our Clifton Hill clients ride in — it is a natural warm-up for the session.

Pick a time that works for you

Two ways to get properly fitted