I bought my new bike a few weeks ago from Piermont Cycles in Rockland and I cannot say enough about Glen. he sold me an awesome Scott Foil 30, my first really nice bike, and this guy is incredibly knowledgeable. He will not steer you wrong. I know it is a few miles outside of NY City, just over the Tappan Zee or GW if you go that route, but before you do anything, you need to give this guy a call at least, and hear what he has to say.

First off, unlike most bike shop employees and managers, he will NOT recommend a custom fitting if you don't need one. In fact, when I asked him about it, he steered me away from one, and told me I am actually better off riding the new bike for a while before even considering a custom fit. Why did he say that? Well, first he asked me if I am a racer, wanting to squeeze every last drop of performance from the bike. Then he asked me if I was in any pain when riding. or if riding was causing me problems such as too much pain or soreness.

A few more questions like that, and when the answers were all "no," he said I don't need a custom fit, at least not now. This is one of the reasons I am recommending him so highly. Because he is a guy that will only sell you what you want and need, and not try to foist a very expensive item on you just because he makes money to do so. he explained to me that if I wanted one, he would gladly give me a custom fit. It takes like three hours and is extremely exhaustive and detailed, which is what you want. he also said that if anything goes wrong in the future or I develop some biomechanical issues he cannot address and fix with a few easy tweaks, that then he would recommend a custom fit for me.

It sounds like you are way more of a candidate for a custom fit than me. Definitely call him. He has extremely elaborate equipment he uses and he performs something called the Guru Fitting System. Even if you opt to go with something more local, trust me, you should call this guy and talk to him since you have nothing to lose.