Quote Originally Posted by LAB View Post
Do I need to be fit by a LBS or do you think Hudson Outfitters can do as good a job? (They seem to have knowledgeable people and a bike repair shop.) Thanks for any suggestions.
Hi Lynda,
I love Jamie at the HTO in Gaithersburg. He seems to be a great bike tech and is very patient with all the nit-picking I've done since buying a Specialized cyclocross bike from him earlier this year. As far as fitting, though, HTO does not have a great fit kit. Jamie steered me in the direction of Tom at The Bicycle Escape in Frederick, who does an authorized Serotta fitting and is a dealer in Specialized bikes. I'm going to have a full fitting with Tom next spring, but he's already helped me with my handlebar issues. I'd highly recommend that you give Tom a call.

In addition, I'd suggest that you check out the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic forums here at TE. MdHillSlug and I are riding together this Sunday, and a few of us are planning another ride on Sunday, 11/18. We'd love to have you join us!