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05-24-2010, 10:11 AM
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Cycling for life
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Bike Fit
We deal with two LBS. Both now have the computerized video fitting. Its pricey but now that we are riding longer and in groups I wanted to see if the feet & hand numb thing could be fixed. I did the BG Fit. Took three hours. I learned a lot during the process, looked silly on that TV screen. They put a wedge in one of my shoes, adjusted the seat down a tad, changed the stem, and rolled the bars up a touch. When I left I thought to myself I maybe should have spent the cash on a gadget. After first ride I was very suprised to see my knee no longer had that ache, hands and feet were fine, and felt very comfortable. After second ride, I realized it was the first time I wished the ride was longer! Worth the investment for me.
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05-24-2010, 10:17 AM
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Ridin Dirty
Join Date: May 2010
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LBS? I have seen you refer to it in a few threads now.
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2010 Trek 3900 Disc in Matte Orange
So how many differant countries have you gone riding in/on?????? USA, Canada, Hawaii(oversea..lol), Qatar, Iraq and South Korea now.....more to follow though!
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05-24-2010, 11:07 AM
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Cycling for life
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Local Bike Store.
Thanks for your service!
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05-24-2010, 11:15 AM
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Ridin Dirty
Join Date: May 2010
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Ok, that makes since now!
No problem, I love what I do! And I will retire at 39...or 8 years from now 
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2010 Trek 3900 Disc in Matte Orange
So how many differant countries have you gone riding in/on?????? USA, Canada, Hawaii(oversea..lol), Qatar, Iraq and South Korea now.....more to follow though!
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05-24-2010, 12:35 PM
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Total noob (& forum admin)
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Technically, it's Local Bike Shop. Apparently, "store" only implies sales, while "shop" implies sales and service.
One of the big distributors at Interbike last year gave away "Support your local bike shop" shirts and stickers.
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05-24-2010, 01:21 PM
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Ridin Dirty
Join Date: May 2010
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Yeah I'm all about the local shops for sure!
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2010 Trek 3900 Disc in Matte Orange
So how many differant countries have you gone riding in/on?????? USA, Canada, Hawaii(oversea..lol), Qatar, Iraq and South Korea now.....more to follow though!
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05-26-2010, 01:50 PM
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pedal pusher
Join Date: Jul 2009
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the computerized fit or "body scan' is bogus. it's a marketing thing for sizing more than true fitting.
a true fit needs to be addressed by a trained, experienced professional.
things need to be taken into account, such as...
flexibility
prior injuries or pain
what type of riding
cleat placement
and a lot more really
i charge 125-250 for a fit depending on what needs to be done.
i've been fitting for over 5 years and learn more with every fit.
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He is called Vassago. This Spirit is of a Good Nature, and his office is to declare things Past and to Come, and to discover all things Hid or Lost. And he governeth 26 Legions of Demons.
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05-26-2010, 06:51 PM
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Back in the Saddle
Join Date: Sep 2009
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i recently had a fitting and was surprised. seat way too low. Gripping bars too tight, and was rolling my feet outward when i pedal. All of those were causing me numbness issues. Working on resolving them now...
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Back into cycling after years away from it. Loving it!
Indianapolis IN
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05-26-2010, 08:39 PM
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Slowin it up.
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vassago
the computerized fit or "body scan' is bogus. it's a marketing thing for sizing more than true fitting.
a true fit needs to be addressed by a trained, experienced professional.
things need to be taken into account, such as...
flexibility
prior injuries or pain
what type of riding
cleat placement
and a lot more really
i charge 125-250 for a fit depending on what needs to be done.
i've been fitting for over 5 years and learn more with every fit.
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Have you tried it as a basis for comparison?
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05-26-2010, 09:16 PM
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Cycling for life
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I dont know what a computer scan is. BG fit is done by a bike fit guy that does only that. I can say with confidance that at least at this store he knows his caca. It took three hours. He measured by hand everything but my pecker. Total body history, flexibiity, Thomas test, plumb bobs, etc. He then took a 15 min. interval to input all the data in the puter. Then did a 3d video of me riding on the trainer at various speeds. Then on two 60" TV screens he played it back in slow mo with vertical and horzontal axis on my knees & hips. From that he came up with I needed a wedge in right shoe, raised seat. changed bars. Then started the trials of moving things a couple of mm each way to see how it felt. They charge 250 for it, 200 if you got your ride there. You can also revisit the fit any time in the future on that ride. For me, worth it.
Last edited by Skidmark; 05-26-2010 at 09:18 PM.
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