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Old 11-18-11 | 06:52 PM
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Bringing up an older thread....again.

Originally Posted by robncircus
...I was fitted by someone considered to be one of the best in So Cal ...and he uses KOPS as a starting point.

Just get fitted by someone with a good reputation and tweak if you're uncomfortable or experience displeasure.

I have said this until I can't say it anymore. [but I am]
Going to the LBS and having Goofy take out his plumb bob to put you at KOP and goniometer to put you at 30 degrees while statically fitting you AND charging you for this is the biggest joke out there and any one who is doing this and charging people should be ashamed of themselves.

Read Peter Whites article, take your allen keys on a couple of rides, get a different stem or two and go feel what it's like to be forward, rearward, shorter stem, longer stem, lower drop.
Also learn good riding posture, ride within your fitness level and have fun.

Goofy has no idea of your flexibility, core strength/fitness, injuries or riding style.
You are your best fitter.
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