A Perfect Fit

Well I hadn't ridden the Cyclocross bike since the 80-mile ride several months ago. This was due to the fact that I just haven't been as comfortable on it as I was on my MTB. While at Summit City Cycles in Fort Wayne to buy a bike computer for my nephew I described the problems I was having and asked a sales person if there was anything that he could suggest. He suggested a professional bike fitting for $100 by the shop manager David. Turns out he is a licensed Serrata fit expert. I knew that thanks to Darth’s Ebay work on my behalf I had some money coming so I bit the bullet and scheduled the appointment.

The appointment was at 6pm Last evening, Monday the twentieth of November. I showed up with my bike and two pairs of riding shoes. I will not go into all the details of the fit but here’s a quick overview. The bike is now perfectly aligned with my body, from where my cleats are positioned to the angle of my handle bars. I had to buy a zero degree seat post to give me a bit more adjustment forward, another $30, but well worth it. The whole fitting took two hours and there was more then just fitting it was a lesson in riding technique.


I learned much and was eager to try it out so after work today I went for a 25-mile ride with FGB. I don't know the average speed or any of the details other then we rode 25.6 miles. I could look at the other stats but truthfully I was just thrilled in the difference a properly fitted bike makes. David informed that there are many certified fitters in the Chicago Land area and I would highly recommend it. CK it may reduce some of the pain and fatigue you feel when you ride. Of course I can't blog without at least posting one picture so here's a cool one that the wife took on one of our recent hikes.