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  1. #1
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    I'm getting a fitting!

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    Finally, after nearly 3 years with this bike, I'm getting a proper fitting! My parents agreed to spot me the money. Besides my reach problems with this bike, my knee has been hurting every time I ride. I told them this, and they agreed with me that $200 plus parts is much cheaper than fixing whatever knee, neck and back things I might end up with. I need to schedule said fitting, but it'll be in March, once I confirm when my spring break is. YAY!
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  2. #2
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    Great Owlie- you will not be sorry!

    I was fitted when I got my Ruby, and then I won the Carmichael fitting which took a good fit and made it superb!

    I have had fewer problems with leg/back/hip since then, although it may be coincidental.
    2016 Specialized Ruby Comp disc - Ruby Expert ti 155
    2010 Surly Long Haul Trucker - Jett 143

  3. #3
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    A fitting is definitely worth it. Sorry you have to wait until March, but that's better than not at all.

    And the logic that a proper fitting is better than medical bills is pretty good. Although I've managed to wrack up my share of bills thanks to riding my bike
    Beth

  4. #4
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    Excellent!!!
    Kirsten
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  5. #5
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    Dec 2006
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    Excellent!! It will be $200 very well spent.
    Living life like there's no tomorrow.

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  6. #6
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    Feb 2012
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    That's great Owlie! I'll do the fitting soon as well.

  7. #7
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    Apr 2010
    Location
    Arlington, VA
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    Congratulations. It will make such a difference!
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  8. #8
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    +1 yay

  9. #9
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    Feb 2012
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    Florida
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    Congrats! I had a fitting last Saturday to help me with a purchase. It was pretty impressive and I learned a lot. I hope it helps you!

  10. #10
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    Aug 2010
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    Cincinnati, Ohio
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    Owlie, are you getting the fitting done back home or up near school?? My fitter down here is a master fitter with over twenty years experience. I was really happy with her and how she listened to me thru the entire process. Cost was right in the range you are looking at.

    Yeaaaa to fittings!!!
    Shannon
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  11. #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadtrip View Post
    Owlie, are you getting the fitting done back home or up near school?? My fitter down here is a master fitter with over twenty years experience. I was really happy with her and how she listened to me thru the entire process. Cost was right in the range you are looking at.

    Yeaaaa to fittings!!!
    Shannon
    Home--I can't find a bike shop within easy driving distance that does fittings up here (nor do I know where I'm going). PM me the name/location of your fitter? I haven't actually called anyone yet. Too busy studying for my stats exam on Tuesday.
    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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