Bike Fit

74 Main Street Middlebury Vermont (802) 388-6666

Bike Fit

With all the new bike-fit hardware and software on the market, there's still no substitute for a trained eye when evaluating the factors involved in bike fit. Our fitter, Justin Crocker, has over thirty years of experience:

	Eight years and counting doing bike fits at The Bike Center.
	Six years doing bike fits at Ski Rack, in Burlington, Vermont.
	Three years as a USAC licensed expert coach.
	28 years with a category II (expert) racing license.
	First-hand experience with aging (born 1950) and injuries (three broken hips), and how these affect fit
	Attended Serotta's 3-day personal fit clinic, September '07

The Longer Head Tube

The head tube is an often-overlooked part of the frame in bike fit, but it is one of the keys to providing a comfortable and efficient ride. Most performance road designs use a moderate-length head tube that may require a significant amount of stack to provide a comfortable fit.

A higher position reduces strain on the lower back, not only in the saddle, but also out of the saddle. It also allows for easier breathing. These are improvements that can benefit any rider. Two of the best ways to resolve the "will I be high enough" dilemma are:

	A Trek Pilot
	A Lynskey frame

Advanced Road Bike Fit

An advanced road bike fit is part of every high-end road purchase at The Bike Center. This is a critical part of acquiring a custom Lynskey titanium frame, but we also take great care to see that you fit our production Treks, Cannondales, and Raleighs.

An advanced fit can take an hour or more and is best scheduled ahead of time. Please call or e-mail. Please bring your current bike, all your riding gear, and an open mind. We also accommodate walk-ins, but we can't guarantee uninterrupted service in these cases.

Other Resources

We recommend Fitwerx, in Waitsfield, Vermont for major problems caused by discrepancies in leg length or foot size, or by pronation or supination. Fitwerx creates custom footbeds that offer a more comprehensive solution to alignment problems than relying completely on cant wedges.