Getting the perfect fit video

[pcmike]

I got a new bike for Father's Day and, following the suggestions of a lot of people, ended up visiting an LBS that specializes in precision fit. It was quite an experience. It cost $200 but lasted over two hours. I can't tell you how comfortable my bike now is.
Anyway, I did a video on it (I work in the media) and thought some of my fellow clydes may like to see it. It's posted on my clydesdalefitness.com (http://clydesdalefitness.com) blog

[deburn]

Nice video, very professional!

[Wogsterca]

I got a new bike for Father's Day and, following the suggestions of a lot of people, ended up visiting an LBS that specializes in precision fit. It was quite an experience. It cost $200 but lasted over two hours. I can't tell you how comfortable my bike now is.
Anyway, I did a video on it (I work in the media) and thought some of my fellow clydes may like to see it. It's posted on my clydesdalefitness.com (http://clydesdalefitness.com) blog

Nice video Mike, very informative.

[ST13Pilot]

WOW I never realized there was that much to getting a bike fit.

BTW, great video and site. You've been added to my bookmarks LOL

[gforeman]

Thanks !

[pcmike]

Thanks guys for the comments... I need to emphasize that this was a really involved and elaborate test. At most, a bike shop wouldn't charge more than $50 for a fit... and many do it free when you get a new bike. And if you have some DIY skills, you can easily do most of the crucial things yourself.

I did the full boat fit as a news story. BUT, like I said in the video, in my opinion it was worth every cent. I used to have some right leg pain after a long ride.... no more. The fit has my pedaling aligned properly. But I don't fatigue like I used to, either... there's no back discomfort after a long ride and my fingers and hands aren't numb after a couple hours of riding.

[CliftonGK1]

I'll have to watch the video when I get home from work, but I know what you mean about the fitting. When I bought my bike, I went through the LBS which does the Serrotta Fit. The process took about 2.5 hours of measurements: Spinal arc, limb length, all sorts of angular measures of joint extension, ride the fit bike for a while and re-measure stuff. It was very involved, and the fit crew at my LBS all specialize in different types of fittings. One guy does the distance fitting, another does the tri-bikes, etc.
Well worth the $200 price tag, and at their shop, if you buy your bike there they refund half the price of the fitting (for bikes under $5K) and the full price (for bikes over $5K).