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 2009-08-17 10:26 AM |
Pro  3804     Seacoast, NH! |  Subject: Pro bike fitting question....I made an appointment to get a "professional bike fitting" and am wondering what it may entail, or what I should expect it to include. There's a $75, $150, and $300 option, so I went with the $150, because it's my first road bike and I don't think spending the $300 is worth it YET. |
| 2009-08-17 11:04 AM in reply to: #2353000 |
Champion 7233  | Subject: RE: Pro bike fitting question.... bike, shoes, pedals, helmet, and cycling clothes (you will prob want to take a spin outside after). they will ask questions, take mesurements, have you get on and warm up, and then start adjusting, taking notes, asking you questions about how it feels, and goign from there. good chance they will move stuff until it feels good, then go a bit further, just so you see too little/just right/ too far and are then able to make a better choice/ask you which you like best, etc. its a fun process, enjoy it! |
| 2009-08-17 11:08 AM in reply to: #2353000 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Pro bike fitting question.... newbz covered the stuff you need. Wear what you would if you were going to ride outside. And when you're pedaling, don't do what you think the fitter wants to see. Ride like you really do. So many people show up at a bike fit and ride the 10-15 min at what they think they should be riding like. Just ride. Our fitter has you ride for 20 - 30 min to see how you actually ride. The question you need to ask is what is the difference between the $75, $150 and $300 fit. Just because the price is middle of the road does not make it the right product. Just my 2 cents. ETA: Ask what happens if you don't like your fit after a couple of weeks. (Standard time to get use to a new fit). Re-fit for free? etc. Edited by Marvarnett 2009-08-17 11:09 AM |
| 2009-08-17 11:15 AM in reply to: #2353000 |
Pro 3804 Seacoast, NH! | Subject: RE: Pro bike fitting question.... Okay....so for $150 they should pretty much cover everything you said. They said for the other $150, they get into legs also. |
| 2009-08-17 1:28 PM in reply to: #2353000 |
| 81 | Subject: RE: Pro bike fitting question.... Another $ 150 to tell you your seat is too low? |
| 2009-08-17 2:06 PM in reply to: #2353184 |
Veteran 812 | Subject: RE: Pro bike fitting question.... jgerbodegrant - 2009-08-17 9:15 AM Okay....so for $150 they should pretty much cover everything you said. They said for the other $150, they get into legs also. That sounds pretty wacky. Just because they're "professional" doesn't mean that they're good. Have you heard good reviews about this bike shop for fittings? 2 cents. |
| 2009-08-17 4:37 PM in reply to: #2353000 |
| 286 | Subject: RE: Pro bike fitting question.... Are you buying a new bike or just getting a fit on your existing bike? Correct me if I am wrong, but if you're being fit on your existing bike won't there be a lot of things that you cant change? Like if the frame is to big, etc, you obviously cant adjust it. |
| 2009-08-17 4:47 PM in reply to: #2353156 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Pro bike fitting question.... Marvarnett - 2009-08-17 9:08 AM newbz covered the stuff you need. Wear what you would if you were going to ride outside. And when you're pedaling, don't do what you think the fitter wants to see. Ride like you really do. So many people show up at a bike fit and ride the 10-15 min at what they think they should be riding like. Just ride. Our fitter has you ride for 20 - 30 min to see how you actually ride. The question you need to ask is what is the difference between the $75, $150 and $300 fit. Just because the price is middle of the road does not make it the right product. Just my 2 cents. ETA: Ask what happens if you don't like your fit after a couple of weeks. (Standard time to get use to a new fit). Re-fit for free? etc. x2. Also know what you want to get fit for... Ask them if they know TRI fitting, and not road bike fitting... Know your application as well. For me, I told them I wanted an aero fit that was more on the comfortable side rather than the most aerodynamic. I was training for an IM, not a TT. So I wanted a slightly less aggressive position that I knew I could stay in for hours upon hours. Also ask about follow up visits if things don't feel right or things change. |
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