Professional Bike Fitting Question

[Susan126]

Has anyone had a bike fit done with their bike? And did it help?

I have been road riding for quite some time and I have also been an avid mountain biker since 1999. I have never had any trouble with my leg or knee but last summer I think I over did it a bit. I pulled a muscle (inner thigh muscle) and that injured muscle caused irritation to a tendon that runs around my knee cap (to the right of my right knee cap if you were looking at me from in front of me). I went to PT and they massaged my thigh muscle while putting cortisone on my tendon with ultra sound and another device (electrical) that helped the body absorb the cortisone. It worked. The swelling in the tendon went away and the inner thigh muscle felt better. I started riding my mountain bike with no trouble at all. THEN I went on a road ride last weekend and 12 miles into my ride my thigh felt like it was pulling, it felt tight, and my knee started to hurt and burn (not the patella but the right inside of it). I called my PT and she suggested I come back for a bike fit.

So anyone have any experience with bike fitting?

Thanks guys!

Sue

[snapdragen]

I did it last year - my knees have been thanking me ever since. The guy who did my fit is also a PT, and he spent a lot of time looking at my position, moving things teeny bits until everything was just right. He also put me on a computrainer to watch my pedaling etc.

If your PT recommends it, I'd do it. The smallest adjustment can make a big difference.

[bikerchick68]

I had a lateral collateral ligament strain... the ligament that is to the OUTSIDE of the kneecap... everytime I rode it felt like my knee was being stabbed... went and spent $200 for a pro fit.. best money I have spent and worth every single dime! There is NO WAY I would have known to make all the changes that he did... but I have not had one single ride with any pain since! I have no idea if it would be this way for everyone, but it was a miracle. truly, for me! Good luck and I hope you have some wonderful, painfree rides soon...

[Susan126]

I feel better knowing that you two had such good results. I go in on Monday. I will let you know how it goes! Thank you again for your great input Snapdragen and bikerchick

[Irulan]

Susan, have you ever caught that thing on WSU -tv where they talk about bikes and bike fitting?

irulan

[Susan126]

Susan, have you ever caught that thing on WSU -tv where they talk about bikes and bike fitting?

irulan

No I have never seen it. I would love to though! I wonder if it will be shown again soon. Maybe the WSU site has a tv schedule. Did you find it informative, Irulan?

Susan