Bike Fitting/Shopping services

[rebeccaC]

When I was just beginning to think about long distance riding I enjoyed the learning process of researching what would work best for me bike fit/purpose wise. My last purchase was a Seven. There were detailed measurements sent to them and phone conversations with them about fit, ride quality/purposes and frame material. That may be a model that might work well for you in some cases too. If you haven't already, looking at the online measurement forms from some of the custom builders might give you more insight into how they are using measurements. The one thing that really helped me was my dealer using Seven's recommendations on an adjustable fit bike to see how I felt about it. That in person interaction with an adjustable bike is something I'd like to have with a service like you're thinking about.

I see the value of those kinds of conversations with someone knowledgeable. If I was spending a few thousand+ and if where I was buying it from didn’t have someone engaging me in those conversations and I didn’t want to do the research then I’d be willing to pay for someone knowledgeable to help me think through it.

Someone just beginning in bicycling may not see the value of it or more importantly want to spend much. Some one spending a lot may already have a sufficient knowledge base and not need the service. In any case I hope you find the niche and price point where it works well for you and your customer. It is a good service to offer!! Have you thought about how you’d market the service?

edit....I would like a good discussion of what your responsibilities are and an accurate idea of pricing at the onset.