Bike fit month before ironman

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2011-08-03 7:59 PM

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Subject: Bike fit month before ironman

I had a 2-D fit when I bought the bike back in December. I am doing IMCanada at the end of the month.

Every once in a while riding something just doesn't feel quite 'right.' Can't put a finger on it though.

What are your thoughts on getting a good F.I.S.T fit this week?



Edited by TrevorC 2011-08-03 8:00 PM

2011-08-04 2:01 AM
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I just had this conversation with some people from my tri club. I had a fitting 1.5 years ago, but I feel more "stretched" now and I think my fit needs some minor adjustment. But EVERYONE yelled at me for even considering getting a bike fit so close to IMC.
2011-08-04 5:01 AM
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I wouldn't do it... not enough time for you body to get used to the new position (if there's lots of changes...).
2011-08-04 8:03 AM
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Subject: RE: Bike fit month before ironman

It depends.  I had a fit this week, and despite a lot of changes, I actually feel way better on my bike.

You're in Calgary.  Is it Marcelo you're seeing or someone else?  Speaking specifically about Marcelo, he is simply amazing.

2011-08-04 8:51 AM
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Subject: RE: Bike fit month before ironman
TrevorC - 2011-08-03 7:59 PM

I had a 2-D fit when I bought the bike back in December. I am doing IMCanada at the end of the month.

Every once in a while riding something just doesn't feel quite 'right.' Can't put a finger on it though.

What are your thoughts on getting a good F.I.S.T fit this week?



Sounds like you may just need a minor tweak. I would have the fit done, if the changes are drastic I may wait until after the race, if its a slight tweak, I would proceed.

Edited by running2far 2011-08-04 8:52 AM
2011-08-04 9:44 AM
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I had a fit done a week before a century ride. Whereas I felt better riding after the fit than I ever had before, I was also wiped out more than I ever had been before on a long ride because it was using more of some muscles and less of others than I was used to and I hadn't built up the base with them yet.



2011-08-04 10:20 AM
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I went with the Adamo Road and in the process of getting it just right - jacked up my fit! Long story, short - a quick tweaking from a fit specialist and i was in business, month + from IM Wis, adjustments are differant than a true fitting

2011-08-04 10:31 AM
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If you want to spend the money, go for it!

I'd mark ALL of the parts that they might adjust before the fit, just in case you don't like it. Then it's a really simple process to return to your old fit.

2011-08-04 10:45 AM
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Subject: RE: Bike fit month before ironman
I had my fit re-done about 5 weeks out from my last IM.  It was more of a tweak as I'd been fit previously but was having saddle discomfort and got a new saddle and fit done by John Cobb.  Man fixed me up and got rid of a crooked feeling I'd had for years that no one else had fixed.  I was much more comfortable for the race. 
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