Quote Originally Posted by SFLiz View Post
Thanks maillotpois / Sarah. Since you're in the area, any opinions on Mikes Bikes in Sausalito? I got my fitting done at Bespoke in the city. It was one of those detailed fittings that took 3 hrs - analysis of flexibility, biomechanics, injuries, measurements, feet/arches, ride form, power generation, etc. I just got that done last weekend but I get a sense that the fitting was more focused toward something that could be translated for Seven since Bespoke only does custom bikes.
You can take your fit data to Studio Velo or Bike Odyssey and they can work with it, though they'll likely want to do some of their own work as well. You're right sometimes the longer fit is more intended to work with a specific custom brand (Seven or Serotta), but the data points translate to other bikes.

Mike's Bikes is a nice starter bike store. I got my first bike there and replaced it with a better bike within 3 months. I know they have higher end bikes now than when I purchased; however, they are more of a big box type of store than someplace like SV or BO. I don't think they have anywhere hear the fit capabilities of Bespoke, SV or BO. And they only carry certain (big company) brands so you may not be able to get a sense of what other smaller bike companies may be producing something that fits your needs.

I've also heard good things about Bespoke, just never went there.

I'd have to say in terms of customer service I'd probably go with Studio Velo even over Bicycle Odyssey. We're very loyal to BO, but you have to have a lot of patience when you go there because Tony's very busy and things tend to take a lot longer than they otherwise should because he get interrupted, can't say no, etc. But he is a master.