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Old 05-07-11, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by lazerzxr
The only real way to know that is from an xray looking for it, a bike fitter can only judge based on what they see. More likely you have less flexibility on one side which gives the appearance of a short tibia. If he has shimmed you to take account of it then the flexibility issue wont be solved and you'll end up where you started
I agree from experience.

Originally Posted by lazerzxr
Also bike fits are over rated, go to 3 different "pro" fitters and you will get 3 different fits, all completely different and all will tell you that theres is "right" I gave up paying for fits years ago and spent the money on some better tools to adjust things myself. Ive never been more comfortable on my bikes
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