Bike fitting DC/MD/VA?

[sbarron01]

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

[Possegal]

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.

[sbarron01]

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

[Possegal]

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.

[madscot13]

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.

[divingbiker]

Yup, Jill is great.

[tulip]

Nothing to add. Jill is the one. Proteus is the place.

[7rider]

I'll just add: Mike Butchko at the Bicycle Place in Silver Spring. He has a ton of experience fitting custom bikes, racers, commuters, and oodles of folks who just ride Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park, near which the shop is located.

[Kelly728]

I guess I'm 4th-ing Proteus!

[aicabsolut]

If you have a lot of $$ to spend, get a Retul fit by Josh Frick at CycleLife in Georgetown. There are some other people who come into the area to do Retul fits, but generally those come up with special club deals.

Other less expensive fits to be had at Revolutions (Clarendon location might be best for this), Spokes etc. on Quaker Lane in Alexandria.

You can also go to Quest or Capital Bicycle in Annapolis.

[Cataboo]

Blech. Revolution cycles in Clarendon sold me a bike that was too small for me once.

Or rather, I should never be sold a WSD because I don't have a WSD body and bike sales people should know that.

[madscot13]

I've never been to CycleLife. too bad I was walking down there last sunday too!

[ny biker]

I highly recommend the The Bike Lane - Todd at the store in Burke, VA or Adam at the Reston store. www.thebikelane.com. I know folks who have brought in bikes that they bought elsewhere for fittings, and they were very happy with the results. Good luck!

[7rider]

I've never been to CycleLife. too bad I was walking down there last sunday too!

Most folks can't afford to look sideways at CycleLife.

[madscot13]

Most folks can't afford to look sideways at CycleLife.

maybe I shouldn't walk by it...