Bike fitting in mid michigan
06-14-12, 01:16 PM
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Bike fitting in mid michigan
I'd like to go to a good shop and get my bike fit that I bought locally. Can anyone recommend a shop in the michigan area?
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06-15-12, 04:44 AM
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I've had fitting work done at Kinetic Systems in Clarkston and at Two Wheel Tango in Ann Arbor. A friend of mine has recommended Matt Assenmacher's in Swartz Creek, Michigan. I think there is a pretty good shop in downtown Holland, MI as well.
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Riverfront Cycle in downtown Lansing only charges $40 for a "casual fit". No fancy tools or videos or anything. Just a knowledable dude with a plumb bob and a level. Sorted me out perfectly. Best $40 I ever spent.
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Road Fan - Sorry for the late response. How did you like the fit at Two Wheel Tango. Did you get the BG FIT @ 200$?
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No, I didn't. I paid $200, but it was not value-add. Only one fitting has been worth it, and that was at a now-drfunct shop in Saline. Not a knowledgeable guy with a plumb line, but a knowledgeable guy with good equipment.
At this point I think I'd check out the Riverside shop in Lansing, or just continue to sort myself out.
At this point I think I'd check out the Riverside shop in Lansing, or just continue to sort myself out.
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Thanks for the suggestions. Ending up going to Two Wheel Tango. Got my bike fit by a woman named Jess. She did an awesome job. Bike fits fantastic 
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I purchased my bike from Continental in Hazel Park...nostaligic because we went there as kids. An initial fitting followed by a "tune-up" at 300 miles is included in the standard price of the bike and it was fantastic. Great guys and nice old school shop I would highly recommend.
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When I had it done in the past I couldn't get on Jess's schedule. I've known her at the shop for a number of years and have seen her learn and grow. Maybe I'll be specific about getting on her schedule.
I do know it takes knowledge, talent, skill, and rapport. I'm not too bad at solving a few of my own problems, but I know it's still not right.
I do know it takes knowledge, talent, skill, and rapport. I'm not too bad at solving a few of my own problems, but I know it's still not right.
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