Bike fitting

Adam Bender said:

I'm getting a new bike soon, and I've heard that I should
take it to an LBS to get it fitted for me. What does this
usually entail, and is it worth it?

You should make sure the bike is the right size for you
BEFORE you buy it. And that involves more than just being
able to staddle the top tube.

A good fitting will include the following adjustments:

- Saddle (height, fore/aft, and tilt

- Handlebar/stem (reach and height relative to the saddle)

- Shoes/cleats

Handlebar adjustment may require replacing the stem.

Art Harris

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Quoted message said:

A good fitting will include the following adjustments:
- Saddle (height, fore/aft, and tilt
- Handlebar/stem (reach and height relative to the saddle)
- Shoes/cleats Handlebar adjustment may require replacing
the stem.

You may also need a new handlebar, seatpost, or saddle.

Quoted message said:

I'm getting a new bike soon, and I've heard that I should
take it to an LBS to get it fitted for me. What does this
usually entail, and is it worth it?

The process is a whole lot better if you get fit from the
same shop you get the bike from. Less finger-pointing that
way, and more likely that you'll end up with a higher-
quality machine, since it's likely the shop that cares to do
fitting correctly is probably doing a better job with the
rest of the bike as well.

A really good shop is going to do everything they can to
keep that bike from sitting in the garage. That includes
recognizing that "fit" isn't always a static thing that you
can hit on once, adjust & forget. They're not going to run
away from you if you come back in and say "Hey, the bike's
great, but my shoulders hurt on longer rides" etc. Getting
the bike from the right place can make a huge difference in
the bike's suitability for you, your enjoyment, and its
relative value.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
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Quoted message said:

I'm getting a new bike soon, and I've heard that I should
take it to an LBS to get it fitted for me. What does this
usually entail, and is it worth it?

Thanks,

Adam