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Old 03-31-08, 11:04 AM
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You will want to work with an expert for your fitting. If you bought the bike new, the selling shop should have done that for you. If you bought it used or don't trust your shop, you might check out Cycle Sports in Oakland (by Lake Merritt) for a fitting. They seemed pretty good when I talked to them. City Cycle in SF is also well known for fitting services.

In terms of learning skills and technique, I doubt anyone here will personally tutor you for free. Instead, you should check out some local bike clubs. This is a good starting point: http://www.bikecal.com/index.asp# The big clubs in your area are probably Grizzly Peak Cyclists and Oakland Yellowjackets. They both have nice websites. Start with a couple of easier, shorter group rides and you will find many folks there willing to teach you. Your skills and confidence will grow quickly and then you should start joining the BF rides of death!!!

Good luck and let us know if you have any specific questions.
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