Bike Fit in Boston?
03-19-13, 06:39 AM
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Bike Fit in Boston?
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I am looking to get my road bike fit and am wondering if anyone has experience working with some of the local fitters? I live in Cambridge but have access to a vehicle (I know some of the fitters are not 'local' to me). Suggestions? Warnings?
I am looking to get my road bike fit and am wondering if anyone has experience working with some of the local fitters? I live in Cambridge but have access to a vehicle (I know some of the fitters are not 'local' to me). Suggestions? Warnings?
03-20-13, 11:11 AM
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Ace Wheelworks in Cambridge or Belmont is a pretty great shop that I've heard is good at fittings, though I've never had one there myself.
Also, I've had good experiences at Landry's. I go to the one in Norwood and had my bike fitted there and it was excellent, but there's one in Boston and Natick as well.
Also, I've had good experiences at Landry's. I go to the one in Norwood and had my bike fitted there and it was excellent, but there's one in Boston and Natick as well.
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Andy Palmgren at the Landry's in Natick is fantastic.
I've had 3 different fittings. His was the best. Nice mix of technology, plus general riding knowledge. Great eye for detail as well.
I've had 3 different fittings. His was the best. Nice mix of technology, plus general riding knowledge. Great eye for detail as well.
03-22-13, 05:38 AM
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I agree with your commendation for Andy. I'll add Roy at Grace in Holliston is expert and I hear but have never used the fitter at a shop in Concord is good.
03-22-13, 12:28 PM
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...For what it's worth, I bought a bike from Back Bay Bicycles a couple of years ago. It's located right on Comm Ave. It's a solid shop, but can be hit or miss in terms of service (one of their mechanics is great). If you go there, try to seek out Mike. He races (road/cross/MTB) and is a good fitter. I no longer go there since I moved out of the city....
I am also a Boston area cyclist and racer. Basically if you are inside of Boston the two go-to's that are smaller more personal shops and are Back Bay Bikes and Community Bicycle (Disclaimer I both used to work at Community Bike and I race for them). I ride with alot of the guys at Back Bay so my loyalty is split between them.
Back Bay:… Mike is spot on when you ask him to order something.… Mike does fittings (And he is good). Also the shop Dogs are a fun way to feel better when it is pouring outside
Community Bike: …
If I had to give an overview of things though:
Selection: Back Bay
Attitude: Community Bike
Mechanic Work: Either (I favor Community but unless you have an old steel conversion with mis-matched componentry either one will be fine)
Racer Stuff: Back Bay
@cduff: You sound like you really should head over to Back Bay. They will be able to give you a fitting…
There are places like Landry's and Belmont Wheel works. Those places have a good selection (Belmont especially, they have the whole "Every Size, Every Color" approach). But neither of those places will really get to know you. Go to Back Bay if you are a racer, get to know them, ask about the local rides and racer, go ride with them, etc.
Back Bay:… Mike is spot on when you ask him to order something.… Mike does fittings (And he is good). Also the shop Dogs are a fun way to feel better when it is pouring outside
Community Bike: …
If I had to give an overview of things though:
Selection: Back Bay
Attitude: Community Bike
Mechanic Work: Either (I favor Community but unless you have an old steel conversion with mis-matched componentry either one will be fine)
Racer Stuff: Back Bay
@cduff: You sound like you really should head over to Back Bay. They will be able to give you a fitting…
There are places like Landry's and Belmont Wheel works. Those places have a good selection (Belmont especially, they have the whole "Every Size, Every Color" approach). But neither of those places will really get to know you. Go to Back Bay if you are a racer, get to know them, ask about the local rides and racer, go ride with them, etc.
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