Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
-
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:55 pm
Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby coxi06 » Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:17 pm
I am a devoted customer of JT Brighton and have bought my last 2 bikes from there, have a great relationship with 2 of the staff and love the way they do things.
My best mate got a BG Fit from there on a roadie and tri bike and has really talked it up...HOWEVER...the cost is a little steep. I understand that it's approx 3hrs and is extremely in depth and blah blah blah but is it really worth it?
Has anyone else done the BG Fit? Was it really worth the money?
Or are there other, not necessarily cheaper, but highly recommended places to get a fit where the staff are not only friendly, but know their stuff, and not knob about it.
I am willing to part with the money for a BG Fit but if there is something better please let me know
-
- Posts: 2531
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:28 pm
- Location: Flagstaff Hill, Adelaide SA 5159
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby Dr_Mutley » Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:06 pm
The BG fit at JTs would be the most indepth fit in Adelaide, and probably the most pricey, but this isnt necessarily better. You will find alot of fitters in adelaide, forget (or dont want to ) address the foot/shoe/cleat interface, and jump straight into fitting the rider to the bike. The addressing of the foot/pedal interface is usually the most time consuming, and important part of the fit, and no other part of the fit can be accurate without getting that initial piece of the puzzle first.coxi06 wrote:Since the last thread on the topic did a downward spiral I want to revisit the topic of bike fits in Adelaide.
I am a devoted customer of JT Brighton and have bought my last 2 bikes from there, have a great relationship with 2 of the staff and love the way they do things.
My best mate got a BG Fit from there on a roadie and tri bike and has really talked it up...HOWEVER...the cost is a little steep. I understand that it's approx 3hrs and is extremely in depth and blah blah blah but is it really worth it?
Has anyone else done the BG Fit? Was it really worth the money?
Or are there other, not necessarily cheaper, but highly recommended places to get a fit where the staff are not only friendly, but know their stuff, and not knob about it.
I am willing to part with the money for a BG Fit but if there is something better please let me know
As i understand it, the BG fit does address this in depth, although it maybe because they can sell you more product given Specialized make alot of insoles/shoes/wedges etc (ok thats a bit cynical - sorry).
I have seen fits at 4 of the major LBSs in Adelaide and none of them have addressed the foot/pedal interface as part of the fit. None have used any cleat wedging of any sort, and have left the cleats in the exact position they came affixed to the shoe. I have not seen a fit at JTs, but a couple of friends have been quite happy, and have explained the process they went through in detail.
-
- Posts: 916
- Joined: Fri May 29, 2009 10:59 am
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby tripstobaltimore » Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:12 pm
- RICHARDH
- Posts: 1306
- Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:46 pm
- Location: adelaide
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby RICHARDH » Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:59 pm
-
- Posts: 2531
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:28 pm
- Location: Flagstaff Hill, Adelaide SA 5159
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby Dr_Mutley » Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:23 pm
http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=54983tripstobaltimore wrote:This is interesting, as I really have a problem with my cleat alignment. I am happy with everything else about my fit, but the cleat alignment still gets me. Ages ago I went to corsa cycle centre, and they addressed it there (my shoes and cleats have since changed numerous times and I haven't been back). I was thinking of going back there, but if there are other options I would like to hear them. Cheers.
Buy one of these and do it urself? Just follow the basics on cleat positioning for the Hoggster...
-
- Posts: 916
- Joined: Fri May 29, 2009 10:59 am
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby tripstobaltimore » Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:21 pm
- U2adam!!!
- Posts: 200
- Joined: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:30 pm
- Location: Southern suburbs of Adelaide
- Contact:
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby U2adam!!! » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:45 pm
Definitely worth my time and money.
Tim
-
- Posts: 30
- Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:58 pm
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby roreybellows » Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:23 pm
-
- Posts: 936
- Joined: Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:33 pm
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby you cannot be sirrus » Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:48 am
Had a fit done by another LBS on my previous bike which was OK but nowhere near as much attention to detail as Noel.
-
- Posts: 1032
- Joined: Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:01 pm
- Location: Canberra
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby usernameforme » Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:28 pm
-
- Posts: 2531
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:28 pm
- Location: Flagstaff Hill, Adelaide SA 5159
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby Dr_Mutley » Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:53 pm
There are many factors to be taken into consideration in cleat position, and many theories on the appropriate fore/aft position depending on riding style...usernameforme wrote:Sorry if I've missed something, but shouldn't your cleat always be positioned in the flexing axis of your feet? why does that require someone to fit?
Have a read of Steve Hoggs article on cleat position for a good synopsis
-
- Posts: 323
- Joined: Sat Nov 24, 2012 6:43 am
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby durianrider » Tue Dec 25, 2012 8:06 pm
When in Sydney I see Steve Hogg. Been fitted by him on multiple bikes since 2004. Both Steve's get my double thumbs up for experience and attitude.
-
- Posts: 444
- Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:48 pm
Re: Bike Fits In Adelaide REBOOTED
Postby Jesmol » Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:39 pm
- General Australian Cycling Topics
- Info / announcements
- Buying a bike / parts
- General Cycling Discussion
- The Bike Shed
- Cycling Health
- Cycling Safety and Advocacy
- Women's Cycling
- Bike & Gear Reviews
- Cycling Trade
- Stolen Bikes
- Bicycle FAQs
- The Market Place
- Member to Member Bike and Gear Sales
- Want to Buy, Group Buy, Swap
- My Bikes or Gear Elsewhere
- Serious Biking
- Audax / Randonneuring
- Retro biking
- Commuting
- MTB
- Recumbents
- Fixed Gear/ Single Speed
- Track
- Electric Bicycles
- Cyclocross and Gravel Grinding
- Dragsters / Lowriders / Cruisers
- Children's Bikes
- Cargo Bikes and Utility Cycling
- Road Racing
- Road Biking
- Training
- Time Trial
- Triathlon
- International and National Tours and Events
- Cycle Touring
- Touring Australia
- Touring Overseas
- Touring Bikes and Equipment
- Australia
- Western Australia
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Victoria
- ACT
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory
- Country & Regional
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users
- All times are UTC+10:00
- Top
- Delete cookies
About the Australian Cycling Forums
The Australian Cycling Forums is a welcoming community where you can ask questions and talk about the type of bikes and cycling topics you like.
Bicycles Network Australia
Forum Information
Connect with BNA
This website uses affiliate links to retail platforms including ebay, amazon, proviz and ribble.