Bike Fitting

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John
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Bike Fitting

Post by John » 30 Jun 2015 13:49

Do people have any recommendations for bike fitting?

I'm looking at buying a new bike, but don't know if I should get a bike fit prior to buying so I don't get the wrong frame, especially if buying online!

Does anyone have any advice; either in general terms or places to have a bike fit?

Cheers,
John

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Post by Pedlo Mudguardo » 30 Jun 2015 16:03

Greg at Redkite Cycles is a fully trained and extremely knowledgeable bike fitter, I can highly recommend him. Sessions are very well priced or free if you are buying a bike through the shop.
Call to book a slot in the diary.

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Post by dweben » 30 Jun 2015 20:30

What system does Greg use? ;)

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Post by Pedlo Mudguardo » 30 Jun 2015 20:55

Greg's a fully qualified Retul fitter but I know he also has in-depth knowledge of the various other systems employed by Trek and Specialized etc.
Most of all he has lots of experience.

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Post by John » 30 Jun 2015 22:13

Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:Greg's a fully qualified Retul fitter but I know he also has in-depth knowledge of the various other systems employed by Trek and Specialized etc.
Most of all he has lots of experience.
I just want my measurements, so I can compare frame sizes and see what will fit me. Is this possible?

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Post by Tim » 30 Jun 2015 22:25

Mmmm John sounds a bit like you want to pay Red Kite £30 to know your measurements and then spend you decent cash elsewhere!? The life of a LBS! Charge him treble Greg! Although think I need a third bike fit as I'm still scared of the drops! So what is the damage for a Beacon qwikfit? :D

Or could we arrange a Beacon seminar? 6 or 7 of us pay £20 each or something and get a v basic fit and have a discussion / education session around basic bike set up and common mistakes?

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