Boston-area fitters recommendations

[lindaeppa]

I second Fitwerx in Peabody. I bought a roadbike at another Boston area LBS and got their basic fitting. Right away, I could tell it wasn't right. After the Fitwerx fitting, it was 100X better! They did leg measurements, looked at my flexibility, watched my pedal stroke. The fit was $200 and took about 1.5 hrs, but was worth every penny. Bonus- If you buy a bike there, the cost of the fitting is included or discounted.

[bunny_ninja]

Belmont Wheelworks! just don't dare go there for a fit without cycling shorts (I have seen people show up without shorts)
I work next to Cycleloft. They seem like a nice bunch of people, but I am Belmont-loyal. Anyway - the selection of women's clothing at Cycleloft is dreadful. You will have much more fun at belmont. Just avoid it on the weekends when there is nice weather.

[seeingsparks]

I'm surprised to hear that Belmont Wheelworks does fittings. I went in there right before spring to buy a commuter and do a parts swap onto my new road frame but immediately changed my mind when I asked about fittings and the gentlemen I was working with old me that they didn't offer fits. Needless to say my experience with them was rather frustrating and a total dead end.

[bunny_ninja]

the more I walk over to Cycle Loft (I work almost across the street), the more I like them. At Belmont, it is even hard to get someone to unlock the dressing room! I have had some nice conversations with 2 of the women that work there.

Yes, I got my fitting done by a nice guy at Belmont -- down in the basement room. The old guy there (can't remember his name) is supposed to be an amazing fitter.

[wavedancer]

The old guy there (can't remember his name) is supposed to be an amazing fitter.

John Allis. Former National Champion and coach of Harvard's Women's cycling team, I believe. I had a basic fitting with him 2 years after I bought my first road bike there. He was able to make some signiifcant changes for me (turns out top tube was a little short, seat too low) with just watching me ride on the trainer. I don't know what they do for more technical fittings.

I did have an in depth fitting at FitWerx (in Vermont) last year on my current road bike. It was very involved with body measurements, flexibility measurements, video measurements. Turns out my current bike was pretty much right on. They give you a digital copy of all the measurements and you can get a discount at any time in the future if you buy a bike from them.

They have a store in Peabody, but I would recommend going to Vermont and making a weekend of fitting and riding. Beautiful country!

[jenni1225]

Pedal Power in Acton, MA!

[Crankin]

Ah, yeah, just don't take the surliness of Mr. Pedal Power too seriously, or the weirdness of Joyce . Seriously, they are OK, have been in business a long time, and I know them fairly well, as DS worked there. It's a good shop for new riders; one of my friends bought a flat bar roadie there and has been very happy. The selection of women's clothing has improved, too, although way too much $.