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  1. #1
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    Apr 2009
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    Bike fitting DC/MD/VA?

    Bike commute on my beat-up Marin Larkspur, trail runner; love both...but hate my Cannondale road bike! I would love to go out on wknds and ride distance but I have a mental block and fear the bike. I'm hunched over, it's uncomfortable to shift, hard to stretch and reach the brakes, etc. Yep, bought it on a whim 2 yrs. ago, didn't know what I know now thanks to reading the forums, want to have a bike fitting. Went to the DC bike shop where I bought the bike and was yelled at for asking for something to be done to make it a more "stable" ride. I want someone to listen to me, understand what I want to do with the bike, etc. Sorry to be so long-winded but, damn, it's frustrating when you feel dismissed by the bike shop techs.
    So...can anyone recommend a shop that will do a bike fit on an existing bike? If I have to, I will buy a new bike just so I can do long rides, especially since my husband is getting frustrated too that I won't ride anymore when he goes out but I want to know what's currently wrong and what I need to look for in a road bike. I live in Washington, DC so any shop in a 100mi. radius will suit me just fine.
    Thanks! Suzanne

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    MD
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    I'm sure others will say the same, since I went here due to the advice of this board - but Proteus Bikes in College Park. I took my Trek there and she made a ton of adjustments. And the owner is wonderful as are all the other folks that work there.
    You too can help me fight cancer, and get a lovely cookbook for your very own! My team's cookbook is for sale Click here to order. Proceeds go to our team's fundraising for the Philly Livestrong Challenge!

  3. #3
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    Apr 2009
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    thanks!

    Thanks so much for the quick reply! I'm going to call tomorrow to set up something for this Sat. The sooner I'm back out on the road, the better my mental state. : )
    Suzanne

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    MD
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    You are very welcome. My niece and sister are both planning to take their bikes to her as well, they were so impressed with how happy I was with everything. I'm sure you'll be pleased. Keep us all updated.
    You too can help me fight cancer, and get a lovely cookbook for your very own! My team's cookbook is for sale Click here to order. Proceeds go to our team's fundraising for the Philly Livestrong Challenge!

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    St. Paul, MN
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    those who got a fitting on my team for TNT said that Jill was the best. I wish I needed a fitting/ could afford a fitting.
    Thanks TE! You pushed me half way over!
    http://pages.teamintraining.org/nca/seagull08/tnguyen

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    MD suburb of Washington, DC
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    Yup, Jill is great.

 

 

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