Fitting

I'm Tom Klein, the Bicycle Doctor.  Bicycle fitting is my passion.  I have been fitting and studying bike fitting for twenty years.  I have designed and had custom bikes built for members of the U.S. Speed Skating and Olympic team and have fit hundreds of cyclists over the years.  There is nothing more rewarding than being able to solve a riders comfort or physiological problem relating to the position on their bicycle.

Custom Fitting

Our fitting center at Bicycle Doctor is centered on custom fitting and improving not only position, but optimizing every person’s cycling experience.  How do we accomplish these things?

1. We listen; We listen to each and every person that enters our doors.  We have yet to find two people with the same position coupled with ideals on how the bike should work for them. 

2. The art, and potentially the missing link, is making the bike handle and perform in the manner our client desires.  Always curious about new designs and cutting edge technology, we have ridden countless numbers of bikes and endless numbers of materials and their combinations.  We have a subjective approach to how a bike should work for an individual. 

3. Once we find “Your” position; We then assess the combination of balance and handling of your existing bike or the demo bike you will be putting to the test.  In the end “Position is King.” We will go to great lengths to squeeze every ounce of energy out of you no matter what measurement you use (Watt, Heart rate, Speed, Weight, Distance, or RPE).  Keep in mind, you’re an individual, your fit should be also!

Fit Services

3-D Biomechanical Bicycle Fitting

• Pre-fit interview to assess pre-existing injuries or conditions and expectations of riding experience
• Physical measurements and a flexibility assessment
• Measure your existing bike and note any concerns with the bike or equipment
• Analyze foot, shoe, cleat, and pedal system for power and natural alignment
• Saddle selection if needed, proper seat height, fore/aft position and tilt for power and comfort
• Pedal systems analysis (PSA)

Come ready with questions and concerns, we want to make a difference in your cycling experience. Call us to schedule a fitting today.  We do not charge for bicycle fitting when shopping for a new bicycle and we feel it is part of the service a good shop should offer.  In turn, we hope you purchase your new bike from us.  We can also fit you to your current bicycle. Please note that the average bicycle fitting takes one to two hours and an appointment is the best way to go.  Come prepared with all your bicycle gear.

Serotta Size Cycle Fitting

If you are interested in a new custom road, tri or mountain bike, or just want to know, “What bike should I ride?” we can help you determine with the Serotta Size Cycle. Designed by bicycle fitting pioneer Ben Serotta. The SizeCycle can adjust to most any athlete, finding the right body position and frame design to achieve a comfortable, efficient and high performance riding experience.

For most of the '60s & '70s John Howard was the man to beat in US road cycling.  He was the first US Pan American Games Gold Medalist and the first winner of the Hawaiian Ironman.  Since then he's focused his experience on helping cyclists with training and fitting.

Now John has passed his knowledge on to the Bicycle Doctor.  The staff at the Bicycle Doctor is now certified in John's POWERfiTTE systems.  We can offer you the same high performance and high comfort fits right here at the shop. 

For more info on John Howard check out his website www.johnhowardsports.com