Bike Fitting in Houston
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Bike Fitting in Houston
I've just bought a used Specialized Tarmac and would like to getting a fitting. I'm looking for more than the basic new bike fit that you get free with a bike purchase from a LBS, but not the full blow service offered by say the Bike Barn fit studio downtown.
Any experience, recommendations or thoughts would be appreciated. I live in Cinco Ranch so West side preferred.
Thanks guys
Kevin
Any experience, recommendations or thoughts would be appreciated. I live in Cinco Ranch so West side preferred.
Thanks guys
Kevin
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I know you can get fit at the Bike Barn on Mason Rd. Mine took some time and was well worth it.
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https://bikebarn.com/articles/home-pg934.htm
This is where I'm headed as soon as I can save up the $$$
This is where I'm headed as soon as I can save up the $$$
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I ended up going to Bike Barn in Katy and got fitted by Eddie. He did listened to my problems, was very patient and generally provided excellent service. Highly recommended.
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Also see Tad Hughes - he's the guy who set up Bike Barn's custom fit studio. He just started his own venture now https://tadhughescustom.com/
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I meet Tad this past Saturday at a Houston Cycle Centers hills clinic in Fayetteville. He was really nice and is a master of his craft. He hosted a fit session and went over some of the small details on what changes he makes. The interaction between the rider and bike is important.
He is running a special on his dynamic fitting of $150 - for a 2 hour session. He suggested that I get rid of my SPD pedals and MTB shoes on my road bike and gave me very good reason why. I will hopefully be able to get a fit from Tad this spring.
He is running a special on his dynamic fitting of $150 - for a 2 hour session. He suggested that I get rid of my SPD pedals and MTB shoes on my road bike and gave me very good reason why. I will hopefully be able to get a fit from Tad this spring.
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I meet Tad this past Saturday at a Houston Cycle Centers hills clinic in Fayetteville. He was really nice and is a master of his craft. He hosted a fit session and went over some of the small details on what changes he makes. The interaction between the rider and bike is important.
He is running a special on his dynamic fitting of $150 - for a 2 hour session. He suggested that I get rid of my SPD pedals and MTB shoes on my road bike and gave me very good reason why. I will hopefully be able to get a fit from Tad this spring.
He is running a special on his dynamic fitting of $150 - for a 2 hour session. He suggested that I get rid of my SPD pedals and MTB shoes on my road bike and gave me very good reason why. I will hopefully be able to get a fit from Tad this spring.
I will see him on monday, and let you know how it goes =)
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OK. Just for reference, I've been fitted before, but not in quite a while and I've made adjustments to my bike/shoes since then. I've also been working on flexibility for the last few months and have made some real progress.
I didn't have any specific issues but felt I could probably increase my performance with the help of an expert.
The basic gist of the fit was an analysis of my gear - to see what had been done in the past, analysis of my physical conditions - any asymmetries/problems both on and off the bike, then computer analysis of my riding, and finally adjustments and re-checking my riding.
The whole thing took about 2.5 hrs and tad identified several dead spots in my pedal stoke and asymmetry with my back/hips and feet. He also opened up hip angle to help me bring my foot around a dead spot in my pedal stroke. Strategic adjustments of the cleats and saddle were all it took to fix everything.
The very first time I got a fit it felt like I went from riding a bike to riding a machine. Everything felt very machinelike (in a very good way). With this appointment I regained that feeling again. A great experience overall, and would highly recommend. The issues with my feet are something that 99% of bike shops and bike store employees would completely overlook and Tad clearly has an eye for detail cause he caught it immediately.
Edit - oh and shims under my cleats too
I didn't have any specific issues but felt I could probably increase my performance with the help of an expert.
The basic gist of the fit was an analysis of my gear - to see what had been done in the past, analysis of my physical conditions - any asymmetries/problems both on and off the bike, then computer analysis of my riding, and finally adjustments and re-checking my riding.
The whole thing took about 2.5 hrs and tad identified several dead spots in my pedal stoke and asymmetry with my back/hips and feet. He also opened up hip angle to help me bring my foot around a dead spot in my pedal stroke. Strategic adjustments of the cleats and saddle were all it took to fix everything.
The very first time I got a fit it felt like I went from riding a bike to riding a machine. Everything felt very machinelike (in a very good way). With this appointment I regained that feeling again. A great experience overall, and would highly recommend. The issues with my feet are something that 99% of bike shops and bike store employees would completely overlook and Tad clearly has an eye for detail cause he caught it immediately.
Edit - oh and shims under my cleats too
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Tad's MS150 special ends on April 16th, so if you want a high tech 3D fitting your time is running out. I plan to see Tad, but will wait till summer time.
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