Originally Posted by
Chandne
Every shop here in the Denver area has a "Fit Expert" so it is hard to know which ones are legit. There are still others not affiliated with a shop. They are everywhere. I think I once ran into an Alpaca that claimed to be a fit expert. Also, do the good ones actually customize the fit based on flexibility, riding needs, etc...or just based to maximum power production in a race setting?
A good fitter should fit you based on your riding needs. Everyone is different. Not everyone fits within the normal range of positions. The goal should be to find what works best for the rider.
I could have been fit to my cross bike with the more aggressive position of my road bike, but wasn't. I do different types of rides on my cross bike.
If you are a racer and power is a major concern you may be fit to a different position than someone like me that doesn't race.
I know I generate more power if I lower the stem on my road bike 1CM, but that causes other issues. The increase in comfort from raising my stem is worth the little loss in power.