Fit corrects a leftward lean due to leg length difference. Ed contacted us about a fitting because he purchased a new bike last fall and wanted to get his position checked before his riding volume increased this spring. A first check of his position revealed a knee angle on the high side of normal; indicating [...]
Jackson: Race Tune-up
Cat-2 racer gets tune-up fit before spring training. Jackson Weber is a local category-2 racer. He has a big goal for the coming season – getting his upgrade to category-1 by summer’s end. Jackson contacted us for a fit evaluation prior to ramping his training volume and intensity this spring. It’s much better for your [...]
$100 Offer for Best Buddies Hyannisport 2012 Riders
We are getting ready to ride in this year’s Best Buddies Hyannisport Challenge. To help our fellow participants prepare we’re offering $100 to Hyannisport riders who schedule a dynamic bike fit with us before June 1, 2012. Here’s how it works – when you schedule your fitting appointment with us, mention that you will be [...]
Collin Schmitt: Local Bike and Build Rider
Fit To Ride is helping a local young man with his Cross Country Cycling Trip with the Non-Profit Organization Bike & Build. We recently were introduced to a local young man looking for help preparing for his cross country cycling trip with the non-profit organization Bike and Build. After meeting Collin Schmitt and learning about [...]
Steve: New Saddle, Renewed Comfort
A new saddle makes the difference for this avid cyclist. Steve is avid cyclist who purchased a Serotta from us a few years back. Last summer he replaced the original saddle (which he had worn out) with a new saddle of a different brand/model. He quickly found out it was the wrong saddle for him [...]
Slick: Jamis Satellite Comp
This Jamis Satellite Comp was built for a customer who is getting into road riding after using a hybrid bike. We used the size-cycle to measure dimensions and identify some stock frames that would be right. This Jamis fit the intended use and budget target. We swapped for a shorter stem and crank arms to [...]
IF (that’s Independent Fabrication) at FTR
How do you like that bike? Bicycling Magazine calls it a “dream bike” but we happen to know it’s real. And now you can get one at Fit To Ride. That’s right, we are now a certified Independent Fabrication dealer. We are very pleased to be able to offer these superb bikes among our custom [...]
Fit Bit: Pedaling Foot Angle
In the 3 o’clock position of your normal pedal stroke, the foot angle should be in the range of 7 to 15 degrees with respect to the ground. Excessive plantar flexion of the foot (pointing of the toe) will stress the calve muscle. Excessive dorsiflexion of the foot (heel dropping/driving) will force the quadriceps to [...]
Triathlete.com – keep your fit measurements
Sharing a great article on Triathlete.com about avoiding cycling injuries. We particularly like #4 that states “Assuming that a professional bike fit has been done, keep well-documented measurements of saddle height and fore/aft position. Always check measurements when traveling with the bike and after a bike crash.” Well, maybe not the part about a crash, [...]
Class: Jamis Quest
A classy new Jamis Quest we recently built for a customer. The stock 58 cm frame fit his geometry (and style) requirements, but we had to swap out some of the supplied components to achieve the right fit. We had found his measurements using our dynamic fit protocol and built this bike to match that [...]
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