Bicycle Link - Bicycle Fittings

The 3 basic parts of our fit process:

The Interview
All preliminary measurements are taken at this point.
We start off with the basics: height, inseam, and
shoulder width. We set up the Size cycle to a
"starting point" - basically a generalized frame size
thea't close enough for you to warm up on. Except
the starting point has a saddle, bar, pedals, and
shifters that are similar or indentical to yours. While
you warm up on the size cycle, our fit specialist
observes your technique and conducts the fit
interview. We talk about your flexibility, age, work
and other activities to determine what you wish to
achieve.

The Positional Assessment
We look in depth at all points of contact between your body and the bike. We examine your feet and shoes. We observe the relationship between your legs, your pedals and your upper body. Are you sitting too high? Are your knees tracking properly? Is your current position causing pain? Are you looking for more power? What do you want from your position? We narrow the focus from an overall "fit opinion" to a quantifiable, scientific assessment of the relationship between your body and bike.

Changes and recommendations
After we've thoroughly examined all aspects of your bike position and adjusted them around you, we discuss what parts, if any, should be changed on your current bike (or talk about a new bike, if that's the path you're on.) Recommendations may include handlebar shape/width, stem length/angle, seat post length/material/setback, crank length and/or saddle replacement. Common solutions to various problems include angular wedges (LeMond LeWedge) to accommodate forefoot varus/valgus as well. We stock a huge assortment of replacement parts to get you riding quickly.

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