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    Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
    The skills of a professional fitter really do matter. If I had the choice of going to a shop that had the most current fitting "system" but had a fitter with not so much experience or who doesn't know how to listen (and they are out there), or a shop that didn't have a fancy fitting system but had a skilled and talented fitter - I would take the latter every time. The fitting systems are useful, but the users have to understand what fitting is about - it is a very dynamic process and really is about more than simply measurements. Parts of bike fit is certainly objective, but some elements are subjective.
    That. Numbers are a starting point.

    Now, I just had my bike fitted (bike shop uses the BG Fit system), and it's like a different bike. There are a few changes that I still need to make (because I'm poor), but it was well worth the money.
    At least I don't leave slime trails.
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    Owlie, do you recommend a shop for this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MichelleOH View Post
    Owlie, do you recommend a shop for this?
    PMing you.
    At least I don't leave slime trails.
    http://wholecog.wordpress.com/

    2009 Giant Avail 3 |Specialized Jett 143

    2013 Charge Filter Apex| Specialized Jett 143
    1996(?) Giant Iguana 630|Specialized Riva


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