Getting my "BG Fit" done tomorrow - Specialized

[skywalkerbeth]

Mine was 300 with new pedals and stem.

I can't tell you for a few weeks how it will work out. Going on vacation...

[KathiCville]

I had a 2.5 hour BG fit session about two months ago for $125. I'd say it was worth the money. Some things were definitely improved by the session; others, less so.

Among the changes the fitter made were narrower handlebars, which have made a BIG difference; a shim for my right cleat to compensate for a leg length difference; and moving my cleats further back. He also changed my stem and repositioned my seat, but I ended up having to adjust those even more myself after the session. He had me sitting a bit more upright than I want to be. I felt too cramped with the shorter stem he had put on. So I went back to my old stem and fiddled with seat position until I got it reasonably "right."

No surprise, the fitter emphasized how important core strength is, given that half of my complaints had to do with shoulder/back fatigue or pain. I'm dutifully doing core exercises now and beginning to feel a real difference in how long I can ride before that pesky ache/burn starts between my shoulders. (Used to be about Mile 10; now it's more like Mile 20.) I hope that as my core continues to improve, my posture on the bike will improve, too...especially on long rides! :-)

At any rate, the session was worth the money to me, if only because of the handlebar change and making me far more aware of my real v. ideal position on the bike.