I've had my Ruby for about 7 months now and I love it. I don't ride too often (wish I could) or too long due to time constraints but when I do, I find that I put a lot of pressure on my hands and afterwards, my shoulders and neck feel stiff. I don't know if it's because I'm out of shape since I don't bike as often as I'd like, or if I'm in the wrong position.
I've read about bike fitting and want to try though they are very expensive in my area which is around NYC ($200-$375 with some places charging even more). Here are places that I'm considering that have been recommended
http://store.repartocorse.com/repart...ing-p2805.aspx - he is a member of my bike club and charges $200
http://togabikes.com/articles/toga-p...ices-pg171.htm - they charge about $375
http://www.signaturecycles.com/#mi=1...&p=-1&a=0&at=0 - they charge over $400
I'm trying to figure out if I should pull the trigger because I'm more of a recreational rider than a racer and the number of miles I ride a week is embarrassing compared to many so not sure if a fit is even needed for someone with my skill level and riding habits.
Secondly, if I do get a fit, is it worth it to do it now with cycling season winding down (I don't ride below 35 degrees) or should I wait until next Spring? The person who is on the first link I sent actually says he is available for consulting for 12 months after your fitting.
Thoughts on this? Thanks in advance for your help.