Bike fitters in Canberra
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Bike fitters in Canberra
Postby Bantam Roosta » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:26 am
Does anyone know of any decent bike fitters in Canberra?
I've tried to get my setup right, but I just can't quite get it right. I think it's time to get a professional to have a look.
The LBS I bought the bike off was terrible. I won't be going back there ever. After they fit me and I was getting quite numb, I did a fit myself and my seat was literally 8cm too high. The guy did everything by eye and methinks his eye must have been closed.
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Postby HAKS » Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:35 pm
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Postby nescius » Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:11 pm
I had my bike fitted by Tim (the owner) at Ride Shop in Braddon and I am very happy with it, it was comfortable immediately and I have had no trouble at all. I can happily recommend getting your bike fitted there.HAKS wrote:I have no idea how good they are, but i've seen Ride shop doing what look to be pretty comprehensive bike fits for their customers.
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Postby HAKS » Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:48 pm
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Postby Bantam Roosta » Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:37 pm
Thanks seddo. Looks like a great option.seddo wrote:Sportscare Physio at O'Conner do a comprehensive bike fit
$295 - 80mins & 2 physios
$120 - 60mins & 1 physio
I will definitely keep them in mind. $295 is probably a bit out of budget, but I can handle $120.
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Postby spunkyryan » Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:50 pm
Unfortunately not claimable from your health fund but eminently worth it IMHO as I was able to shave 4 minutes off my time from my house to the intersection of Northbourne Ave and London Circuit
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Postby twizzle » Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:56 pm
I had my one and only fit done by Sportscare physio - they basically work from a formula, so not sure how well it works out for problem cases (certainly didn't fix my knee issues). Roslyn Penfold has a good rep with the athletes I know.
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Re: Bike fitters in Canberra
Postby macski » Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:30 pm
Ros Penfold at Atlas Physio is very good. She used to race and understands cycling well. She did a bike fit for me and I was very happy. Not cheap - $275 when I had it done
I've recently bought a new bike and was extremely happy with the bike fit at Lonsdale St Cyclery - Trevor did the fitting but I understand that Jim is also very good. Don't know what they would charge if you wanted just to get a fit and hadn't bought the bike.
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Postby OutOfBreath » Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:39 pm
They also mentioned that they do a 'proper' fit for around $300 which is quite involved. I have no idea how good it is, but that might be another option to look at.
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Postby mrgolf » Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:14 pm
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Postby yyeric » Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:36 pm
while you are there, perhaps get some testing done too?mrgolf wrote:Argonaut Cycle Coaching do a fit sesh for 1hr for a mere $40. Some of the guys I ride with recommended him. I am trying to organise an appointment for next week, so I will keep you posted. Only prob so far is having to cycle to the ar$3 end of the world for it. Not so much the kms as the location... Tuggeranong.
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Postby mrgolf » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:38 pm
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Postby mrgolf » Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:34 pm
Since I got the new bike, I have felt out of sorts and that power has been a struggle. Thought it was a combo of being out of form and having an odd fit on my bike. Coming home after today felt great. The word I would use is efficient. Power stroke came in much earlier and climbing and pushing on the flats was so much easier. Also, felt more stable on descents.
Two thumbs up for that investment. Will confirm details in a couple of weeks...
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Postby HAKS » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:57 pm
Def will give them a go in the coming weeks .
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Postby mrgolf » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:12 pm
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Postby rockviewau » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:01 pm
thanks for the recommendation.
Current Ride: BMC SSX01
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Postby rockviewau » Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:21 pm
Current Ride: BMC SSX01
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Re: Bike fitters in Canberra
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http://www.argonautcyclecoaching.com/
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