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Old 03-15-10 | 09:54 PM
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Bikes: Type of horse.

OK. Just for reference, I've been fitted before, but not in quite a while and I've made adjustments to my bike/shoes since then. I've also been working on flexibility for the last few months and have made some real progress.

I didn't have any specific issues but felt I could probably increase my performance with the help of an expert.

The basic gist of the fit was an analysis of my gear - to see what had been done in the past, analysis of my physical conditions - any asymmetries/problems both on and off the bike, then computer analysis of my riding, and finally adjustments and re-checking my riding.

The whole thing took about 2.5 hrs and tad identified several dead spots in my pedal stoke and asymmetry with my back/hips and feet. He also opened up hip angle to help me bring my foot around a dead spot in my pedal stroke. Strategic adjustments of the cleats and saddle were all it took to fix everything.

The very first time I got a fit it felt like I went from riding a bike to riding a machine. Everything felt very machinelike (in a very good way). With this appointment I regained that feeling again. A great experience overall, and would highly recommend. The issues with my feet are something that 99% of bike shops and bike store employees would completely overlook and Tad clearly has an eye for detail cause he caught it immediately.

Edit - oh and shims under my cleats too

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