Originally Posted by
Commando303
I don't mean to be snide, but, what percentage of (non-professional) bicyclists are the sort who purchase a $300.00–$400.00 fitting? For many people, I'd imagine, that's the budget for the entire bike...
Well, sure, I think it's almost axiomatic that anyone who spends $300-$400 for an entire bike will not spend $300-$400 for a fitting. But I suspect anyone who spends $300-$400 for an entire bike won't even realize such a thing as a bike fitting exists in the first place, or perhaps doesn't do enough riding to value a bike fitting. Yes, it's a rarefied breed who can appreciate the benefit of a professional bike fitting...but NYC is a big city, with plenty of fringe groups who take their hobby seriously. Just look around Route 9W on a sunny Saturday mid-morning and count the >$3,000 bikes. Every one of those riders probably can (or did) benefit from a good fitting.