We’ve added ISM (Ideal Saddle Modification) saddles to our large selection of test ride saddles from Selle Italia, fi’zi:k, WTB, Terry and others. We were intrigued by their unique design and had to get our hands on some to experiment. We just received our test ride saddles from ISM including models suitable for road racing, [...]
Jamie is F.I.S.T Certified
Our own Jamie Pelletier attended a F.I.S.T. (Fit Institute Slow Twitch) Triathlon Fit workshop in California this month. The training workshop was an opportunity for Jamie to demo new fit tools and learn more about tri-specific methods of fitting. F.I.S.T. is designed to teach fitting professionals how to properly fit a triathlete for their triathlon [...]
Join our Turkey Day Road Ride
We will be setting out on the inaugural FTR Turkey Day Road Ride — Thursday, November 24 at 8:00am. Jamie will be leading the ride of about 1.5-2 hours. Enough to warm up the stomach for the day’s main event. Reply to our facebook event to let us know we can expect you. Happy Turkey [...]
Custom Speedplay Spindle Lengths
Every accommodation of your body we can make in your fit makes a difference. For example, look at the Standard length Speedplay spindle on left (blue) custom on right (black). The custom pedals are for a fitting client whom we determined needed a wider stance on his bike to properly align his feet under his [...]
Sidi Shoes Now Available at Fit To Ride
We are Sidi dealers again. If you’re interested in purchasing new shoes or have purchased Sidis from us in the past and need to replace them, we can do that. A little back story. During the past couple years, the US distributor for Sidi shoes and apparel changed. Because of that change our dealer account lapsed. [...]
Real-time Feedback Informs the Fit
We use video and dynamic fitting tools within the framework of the Serotta International Cycling Institute methodology. The video tools are a great addition to our decades of fitting experience. We’ve seen almost every fitting fad of the last 30 years, but video fitting isn’t among the fads. We use video and software tools like [...]
Would your Feet Like eSoles Footbeds?
Most likely, yes. We have had great success with the eFit footbeds from eSoles. The eFit is a modular, semi-custom insole system that ship with a high-quality insole, interchangeable arch system for different arch heights, and metatarsal pads in different sizes. The arch and metatarsal customization do a terrific job supporting your foot and preventing [...]
Speedplay Fit Kit: Newest Tool in the Shed
Speedplay is the pedal we most-often recommend; they are light, easy to maintain, position the foot very close to the pedal spindle and allow your foot to float naturally. We ride them. They also offer a super range of customization that is very important for adapting pedals to the body since going to other way [...]
Team FTR rides the Best Buddies Challenge Hyannisport 2011
Turning a passion for cycling into a plus for the community was the goal for Team Western MA at the Best Buddies Hyannis Port Challenge ride on June 4. Fit to Ride partners Brian Case, Jamie Pelletier, and Matt Brewster joined the team for the first time in this year’s annual fundraiser for Best Buddies. [...]
FTR Supports Project RIDE
Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. A project of the Springfield Jewish Community Center’s Kehillah special needs program, Project RIDE provides special needs children with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs in Western Massachusetts. An emphasis is placed on the importance of recreational activities for special needs children and their [...]
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