I have the information from all my fittings, including the refit on my Aegis. However, I did have to ask my last shop for the information. I figured I paid for it and am entitled to it.The numbers are very handy to have in case something gets changed, ie. I had my Aegis repainted and all the components had to come off. While it was being repainted I moved to Colorado. Because I had all the numbers the new shop was able to put the components right back where they belonged, no time spent trying to figure it all out again.
Pooks, I don't know what other fit systems do if you don't have a bike but Serotta fitters have an adjustable bike called the "Sizecycle". The fitter takes your measurements, sets the sizecycle up and you can ride it to see how it feels. If you don't feel right they can make adjustments until you're comfortable.
When I had my Aegis refitted we found out that my handlebars were 4cm too low. The fitter explained that I would need a new fork and stem in order to raise the handlebars. I was waivering on spending the money thinking that 4cm wasn't that much. Then she set up the sizecycle and I could feel the difference. It was unbelievable so I made the changes to the bike. She also told me to get "optimal" fit I should get a custom frame. I put another 10,000 miles on my Aegis before I went with custom, so the $500 in changes was well spent.
Bikes shops used to cut the steerer tube after they fitted you. I don't know how many do this anymore but if the shop mentions doing this do not let them until you're absolutely sure you want that done. If the steerer tube is cut you have no flexibility in raising or lowering the handlebars. That's what caused the problems with my Aegis.



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