Question:
I bought a new road bike last week and while the guys at the store spent
a reasonable amount of time fitting it, they way they did it didn't look
particularly scientific. I also wasn't convinced that the guy doing it
was 100% certain of what he was doing. It was basically along the lines
of "raise that a bit, lower it a bit, yeah that looks right". No
measurements were taken. The cleats were fastened to the shoes without
seeing if they required any adjustment, and after less than a week I
have developed major knee pains. I also found out later that this store
sold a bike to a friend of mine which was way too big for her.
I'm now thinking of going to a different shop just to have the bike
fitted out properly, although I know this could cost a lot extra. I know
some stores use the Bike Fit system. Does anyone know if any stores in
Sydney do this? Who does the best bike fitting in Sydney? Am I correct
in thinking that any store will do this for the appropriate charge?
Answer:Two of my friends have used and would recommend Steve Hogg (as does my
club) - here's something I found about him via Google (at
http://www.bicyclingaustralia.com.au/ba/show/public.asp):
"Steve Hogg is the owner or [sic] Pedal Pushers bike shop in Randwick,
Sydney. He is also a co-proprietor of the Cyclefit professional cycle
fitting practice with John Kennedy of Melbourne Elite Sport. Steve has
fitted and measured over 6,000 road and MTB cyclists and triathletes,
including Eddie Salas, 10 times Australian Champion, Marion Clignet, a
five time World Champion and Olympic medallist and Jan Rehula, Sydney
Olympic medallist in triathlon."
IIRC from what my friends said, his basic fitting takes a few hours and
costs about $350, and is very thorough.
