HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BIKE FIT

SUMMARY:

This initial conversation and the suggestions that I followed completely eliminated the knee pain I was experiencing!

I HIGHLY recommend getting your bike fit with the Bike Fitness Coach team, Rick Schultz and Sue Rowland. I first found out about Bike Fitness Coaching when someone tagged Rick on a Facebook page, we are both members of (ROUVY Athletes | Cycling). 

In our first conversation, both Rick and Sue reached out to me and spoke in depth with me about the issues I was having, knee pain, saddle discomfort, and handlebar discomfort. They then looked at my bike, asked about the sizes of the various components, and suggested some needed changes. This was all gratis. They spent their own time helping me, a person new to cycling, just because they want people to love the activity.

After purchasing several of the new components, I had my local bike shop install them. I rode for a few days then I signed up for a virtual bike fitting to fine tune things and address some remaining minor issues.

THE FITTING:

I was *AMAZED* at how in depth the bike fit was! I didn’t really have any expectations as I’ve never had a bike fit before, and this fit covered it all! We adjusted my shoe cleats (they looked at the natural angle of my feet and adjusted the cleats to a more natural position when on the pedals), adjusted the saddle (up and forward, and made sure it was the correct size), the handle bars (all directions), talked about my posture and other things to consider and how to make incremental adjustments. Note: Rick said let him know if anything wasn’t working out… follow-up is part of the fit if it’s needed!

Rick has software that checks the angel of my knees and ankles to make sure I’m in a safe zone for knee and ankle health and longevity.

I used a videographer, my mom, operated my cell phone camera and she was really impressed as well.

CONCLUSION:

But… did all that work? YES!

Afterward I was able to take my longest ride yet, several miles longer than my longest and I was very comfortable. I’m so excited that I can start working on extending my time in the saddle knowing I’m not going to suffer for it or have long-term injuries.

It was definitely the best investment I could make to protect my body and enjoy my new venture into cycling.

Debra C, in Sierra Vista Arizona