Bike Fit Success!!!

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09-08-2011, 12:45 PM
carolync

Bike Fit Success!!!

Just have to share my little happiness of the day. After trying 4 different saddles with no success, and having bad bike mojo all around this summer, I decided to get a 2D bike fit at the Specialized dealer.

The only problem I've ever really had was the sit bone pain, and knee pain when the seat was too low.

WOW! What a difference! He lowered my stem, and immediately I could feel the difference in how my sit bones felt. Made more tweaks and took off my 143 Ruby saddle, which is a race style and tried a 155 more touring type saddle. I'm right on the fence of sizes for more upright riding. That saddle didn't work for me, and I ended up with a new Lithia. Ironically, I sold my old Lithia on this site just about a month ago. The redesign suits me better, it's a flatter saddle and the cut out is better. I wore my least padded shorts and my sit bones were feeling okay.

Then he put on a shorter stem. I took it out on the road, and the bike felt completely different, much more limber. Can't wait to try it on a longer ride.

I go back for a follow-up in a few weeks. All new components are exchangeable, so it's not as scary.

If any of you gals have been toying with getting a fit, the $125 was totally worth it!! It almost feels like I have a new bike. I wish I would have done it a couple years ago.
09-08-2011, 02:10 PM
withm

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Originally Posted by carolync

Just have to share my little happiness of the day. After trying 4 different saddles with no success, and having bad bike mojo all around this summer, I decided to get a 2D bike fit at the Specialized dealer.

The only problem I've ever really had was the sit bone pain, and knee pain when the seat was too low.

WOW! What a difference! He lowered my stem, and immediately I could feel the difference in how my sit bones felt. Made more tweaks and took off my 143 Ruby saddle, which is a race style and tried a 155 more touring type saddle. I'm right on the fence of sizes for more upright riding. That saddle didn't work for me, and I ended up with a new Lithia. Ironically, I sold my old Lithia on this site just about a month ago. The redesign suits me better, it's a flatter saddle and the cut out is better. I wore my least padded shorts and my sit bones were feeling okay.

Then he put on a shorter stem. I took it out on the road, and the bike felt completely different, much more limber. Can't wait to try it on a longer ride.

I go back for a follow-up in a few weeks. All new components are exchangeable, so it's not as scary.

If any of you gals have been toying with getting a fit, the $125 was totally worth it!! It almost feels like I have a new bike. I wish I would have done it a couple years ago.

This is great! Where did you go for this fitting?
09-08-2011, 03:32 PM
carolync

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Originally Posted by withm

This is great! Where did you go for this fitting?

I went to Capital Bicycles in Annapolis, they are a Specialized concept store. He spent a good hour and a half with me.

Can't wait to take it out on the road and see how it feels after some miles, if it would only stop raining!
09-08-2011, 05:55 PM
Velocivixen

Is this the BG Fit that includes a real time 3D type video which demonstrates, in real time, the changes which were made? They run around $250, or is this the $150 fitting. There are several shops in Portland Metro which does this and it might be worth my while to get one.
09-09-2011, 07:17 AM
carolync

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Originally Posted by Velocivixen

Is this the BG Fit that includes a real time 3D type video which demonstrates, in real time, the changes which were made? They run around $250, or is this the $150 fitting. There are several shops in Portland Metro which does this and it might be worth my while to get one.

This was the 2D fitting. Mine cost $125. When I go back for a follow up, he will take measurements and provide a digital file so I have them on hand if I ever go and rent a bike, or have to ship mine and need to set it up.

He said he rarely does the 3D fittings, those are more geared to racers and pros, which I am not! :-)
09-09-2011, 07:20 AM
Velocivixen

Thanks Carol.
09-09-2011, 09:37 AM
BC2COCyclist

I'm glad it worked well for you! :D
09-09-2011, 11:55 AM
carolync

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Originally Posted by Velocivixen

Thanks Carol.

Forgot to mention he said he in addition to racers, he'll does a 3D fits for people with injuries or big differences in leg lengths. Guess the average joe is fine with a 2D?
09-09-2011, 02:51 PM
withm

Rats. I was hoping you had found someplace on this side of the "pond."

There is supposed to be a guy in Easton that does this, but I have not heard anything about him. Reluctant to drive over there 150 miles RT, spend my money, and risk still having a mediocre fit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by carolync

I went to Capital Bicycles in Annapolis, they are a Specialized concept store. He spent a good hour and a half with me.

Can't wait to take it out on the road and see how it feels after some miles, if it would only stop raining!
09-09-2011, 04:33 PM
jyyanks

Wow! I didn't even know they could do something like this. Congats - glad it worked out.
09-11-2011, 03:59 PM
carolync

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Originally Posted by withm

Rats. I was hoping you had found someplace on this side of the "pond."

There is supposed to be a guy in Easton that does this, but I have not heard anything about him. Reluctant to drive over there 150 miles RT, spend my money, and risk still having a mediocre fit.

99% sure the Bike Doctor in Easton does them. I think one of the owners, Paul, is the one that does them at that store. Not sure if it's a BG fit, but they do sell specialized.

He knows what he's doing, but can be a smart ***, at least towards me.