LBS specializing in fitting? Preferably Westside LA
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LBS specializing in fitting? Preferably Westside LA
Is there a good LBS on that you trust to give a really good bike fitting. I probably don't need laser measurements or whatever the latest and greatest is, but I'm looking for more than the "drop the string from the knee" sort of thing. I'm looking for someplace in the LA area, preferably westside but I'm willing to travel a bit for the right place.
I recently started cycling again after a couple of years off and my left knee is starting to acting up, so I want to make sure the bike is set up correctly. (Yep, I also plan on working my cadence up to 95+ from 85 or so and though I'm loathe to do it, I'll probably give up on spin classes I've been taking. They've been great at getting my wind back, but the excessive standing and mashing probably isn't so hot for my knees. I first noticed the problem in a spin class actually.)
Thanks for any recs for a good place for a fitting.
I recently started cycling again after a couple of years off and my left knee is starting to acting up, so I want to make sure the bike is set up correctly. (Yep, I also plan on working my cadence up to 95+ from 85 or so and though I'm loathe to do it, I'll probably give up on spin classes I've been taking. They've been great at getting my wind back, but the excessive standing and mashing probably isn't so hot for my knees. I first noticed the problem in a spin class actually.)
Thanks for any recs for a good place for a fitting.
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Ernesto Colnago on Saturday
Ernesto Colnago is going to be in the United States doing fittings
at Helen's on Saturday.
https://bikeboom.com/webcalendar/view...&date=20060930
at Helen's on Saturday.
https://bikeboom.com/webcalendar/view...&date=20060930
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sometimes you get knee pain when you start up again. I had knee pain originally but it went away after I worked on my form and strengthened the muscles. Some pain is not always a sign of an improper fit.
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I went with a guy named Eddie Monier. He's in Brentwood. I think his website is something like velo-fit.com
He was great. 3 months after my fit, I started having knee problems bc of some new equipment and he re-fitted me for free.
He was great. 3 months after my fit, I started having knee problems bc of some new equipment and he re-fitted me for free.
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If you are in Topanga, then it's doable to come out to Agoura. Try Sundance. They do Serotta fittings. www.sundancecycles.com
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+1 on eddie. his shop is veloworx.
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Originally Posted by zzzwillzzz
+1 on eddie. his shop is veloworx.
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Is Scott still at Helens? And is that the Helens in Santa Monica? My wife finally agreed to let me get a fitting in hopes that it clears up my knee problem.
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Scott's at the Marina store. They recently got in some new fitting equipment and can probably dial you in pretty well.
If you go in on Sundays you can ask for Travis too, he's a good friend, very nice, and will hook you up.
If you go in on Sundays you can ask for Travis too, he's a good friend, very nice, and will hook you up.
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Not sure if I want to go that far. Sundance is closer to me, I just have more friends that recommend Helens. Any suggestions for what type(s) of fitting services to get done if my main issue is an ITB (knee) problem? Hoping it's just a matter of fit.
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If you can swing it, consider consulting with Eddie Monnier, who is coaching (and presumably fitting) out of Phase IV: https://www.phase-iv.net/about-phase-...hing-resources
He maybe doing other things as well, but you can get a hold of him there, apparently.
I'd trust someone like him before I'd let just anybody mess with knees. No personal experience with him, YMMV, yada yada yada.
Best of luck!
He maybe doing other things as well, but you can get a hold of him there, apparently.
I'd trust someone like him before I'd let just anybody mess with knees. No personal experience with him, YMMV, yada yada yada.
Best of luck!
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Originally Posted by bikeboom
Ernesto Colnago is going to be in the United States doing fittings
at Helen's on Saturday.
https://bikeboom.com/webcalendar/view...&date=20060930
at Helen's on Saturday.
https://bikeboom.com/webcalendar/view...&date=20060930
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Originally Posted by mkadam68
The date on that site lists 2006.
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hey urbanknight-- fyi - i don't know if velo worx' location on Lincoln is still open. I drove past a few weeks ago and looked like it was no longer open.
I heard there was a guy at Cynergy on 23rd and Santa Monica who's supposed to be good. Of course I don't know his name.
I heard there was a guy at Cynergy on 23rd and Santa Monica who's supposed to be good. Of course I don't know his name.
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Veloworx is definitely open- I was just there today, and I think I saw Eddie there. He was doing a bike setup/fit. They've got some very nice bikes on the racks. Couple of Looks, a Record equipped Calfee for $3000 ('06 or earlier Campy... not UT), other stuff. Very helpful with some tools and other questions...
Nice guys!
Nice guys!
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I am also looking at getting a professional fitting in the West Los Angeles, SFV, West Valley area (I'm in Calabasas). The folks that I have found include:
- Sundance Cycles (https://www.sundancecycles.com/services/fitting.php);
- Nate Loyal - an independent working out of Helens on Broadway (https://www.nateloyal.com/), and
- Steve at Cynergy Cycles on Santa Monica.
So I am also interested in any feedback and recommendations.
- Sundance Cycles (https://www.sundancecycles.com/services/fitting.php);
- Nate Loyal - an independent working out of Helens on Broadway (https://www.nateloyal.com/), and
- Steve at Cynergy Cycles on Santa Monica.
So I am also interested in any feedback and recommendations.
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Originally Posted by HarleyMYK
I am also looking at getting a professional fitting in the West Los Angeles, SFV, West Valley area (I'm in Calabasas). The folks that I have found include:
Steve at Cynergy Cycles on Santa Monica.
So I am also interested in any feedback and recommendations.
Steve at Cynergy Cycles on Santa Monica.
So I am also interested in any feedback and recommendations.
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So what is a cost of a "good" fitting? My LBS quoted me $100 for a visual fitting... and up to $300 for a "full" fitting. Not sure what that meant...
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For a non-racing fitting I was quoted $165 by Nate and $175 by Steve at Cynergy. Nate said it would take 1.25 - 1.5 hours. Steve said 2 - 2.5 hours. And yes, Steve sold me $200 worth of Specialized stuff when I talked to him!
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I just got a fitting at budget pro bike (Oscar). Very helpful, adjusted cleats... good basic run through for only $25 (about 45min). It got rid of knee pain and lower back pain. Feel more power, but i need to develop the in the new areas... Is it just me, or does $150 for fitting seem really pricey? There are about 8 variables to adjust for (saddle hight, aft, stem, cleat....) which doesnt really have to make you an expert, just well experienced.... my $.02
Not eactly the westside but for value and quality... i think it's worth the drive.
Not eactly the westside but for value and quality... i think it's worth the drive.
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Originally Posted by nikoncmk
I just got a fitting at budget pro bike (Oscar). Very helpful, adjusted cleats... good basic run through for only $25 (about 45min). It got rid of knee pain and lower back pain. Feel more power, but i need to develop the in the new areas... Is it just me, or does $150 for fitting seem really pricey? There are about 8 variables to adjust for (saddle hight, aft, stem, cleat....) which doesnt really have to make you an expert, just well experienced.... my $.02
Not eactly the westside but for value and quality... i think it's worth the drive.
Not eactly the westside but for value and quality... i think it's worth the drive.