One of the major issues with getting a "proper fit" is that there is a WIDE range of opinions and equipment and cost. To be a good fitter it takes more than fancy equipment. Years of experience will be able to get the job done very well. I have been fitting road racers & triathletes for several years. Fitting requires someone to ask questions about the rider , know angles/body positions and be able to "read" body language. Other factors are also helpful ( like computers , videos , books on fitting ). But a seasoned fitter can get the fitting done very nice because he/she knows the angles and knows where the rider needs to be. In the process of fitting I also explain what is going on so that when you leave -- you will have a better idea on how to make adjustments (when you will eventually need to make adjustments). The main 2 goals of a fitting (not to be confused with a professional level fitting) is comfort and injury prevention. It takes more than videos and fitting tools/devises to make this happen. It takes someone with experience.
Gary Smith TLC for Bikes www.tlc4bikes.com -----Original Message----- From: Berry T Stevens <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, Oct 13, 2010 10:12 am Subject: Re: [Gyros: 16649] Proper Bike Fit The Performance stores in Raleigh & Chapel Hill have fitters on staff that use he video systems. I have no experience or knowledge of their competence, but he video systems are the best way to sort out the more subtle issues, like leat placement and source of knee pain. Ask each fitter about their experience training as fitters. Specialized requires dealers to take classes on fitting. 'd bet Trek dealers do as well. Good luck & please post your results. hanks, erry ----Original Message----- From: Rene <[email protected]> Sent: Oct 13, 2010 9:12 AM To: "North Raleigh Cyclists (Gyros)" <[email protected]> Subject: [Gyros: 16648] Proper Bike Fit Ladies and Gentlemen, I am in dire need of a great Road Bike and Time Trial Bike fit. Mostly issues with cleat positioning, IT band issues and ham string pain. If you guys can suggest a great bike fitter in the Raleigh/Cary area, I would appreciate it. So far I have found Inside Out Sports, Franks Cyclery, Cycling Spoken Here, and Flythe Cyclery. Since I got dropped hard on the last ride a month ago, I'd like to be a bit more efficient. :-) Thank you for all your suggestions. -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] uild 'em & Ride 'em n a 29r 13 W Juniper Ave ake Forest, NC 27587 -- ou received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. o post to this group, send an email to [email protected] o unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
