Bike Fitting Recommendations

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Permalink Reply by E A on June 16, 2009 at 9:46am

I just met the guys from Iron Cycles at a bike commuter station this morning and they are super friendly. They have a couple fitting options, too, including one for commuters that works with commuting issues (like hauling a backpack, etc). Super-friendly and helpful!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on June 16, 2009 at 4:38pm

my co-worker just got fit at get a grip this weekend. It was $250 with a tri-club discount! That is a bit too much for me.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 16, 2009 at 9:58pm

I ended up going to Vic at Athletico, she was great. If all goes well it will be covered by my insurance (needed a referral from my general doc). I didn't even have to pay anything at the time of the fitting! You can contact her at irvingpark@athletico.com or 773-528-7502, 2837 W Irving Park.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on September 11, 2009 at 8:43pm

I received my bill today for my bike fitting in June- it was just my specialist co-pay!!!!! Vic from Athletico was great - (773) 528-7502. I do want to clarify though that this was a "medical" bike fitting for proper body fit and took only about 1 hour. It was not to a bike fitting for racing/endurance (which is more expensive and 3-4 hours long).

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Permalink Reply by Jackie on September 13, 2009 at 8:08pm

Out in the 'burbs, but well worth the trip is Spokes in Wheaton. The owner, Raouf, is a certified master fitter. He's fit at least 3 bikes for me, and many bikes for my children and friends. He is extremely knowledgeable. Good Luck!

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Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on September 18, 2011 at 4:54pm

I just had a fitting at Get-a-Grip Cycles.  The money is probably the best cash I've spent for biking.  Thorough, thoughtful, convenient.  And man does a fitting make a difference.  I worked with Adam Kaplan, and had a fantastic experience.  I can't believe how much the fitting session improved my riding.  My body simply works better on the bike now.  I can't recommend these guys high enough.

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Permalink Reply by johnmont on September 19, 2011 at 4:57am

I got a new Scott road bike this summer and couldn't be happier with the fit from the crew at Get a Grip. It's a bit of money to spend, but if you're spending your hard earned cash on a decent bike it's well worth it. They are very thorough and tweaking after the initial fit is part of the deal as well. I did several long rides out in the mountains of Colorado last month and I'm really glad I got the fitting. Spending 4 to 6 hours on the bike with no problems -- well, other than a flatlander at high altitude.

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Permalink Reply by Chris B on September 19, 2011 at 10:20am

So Julie are you happy with the fitting?

I have pain here and there and get numb hands sometimes and especially numb feet, and was thinking of getting one after my boss described his fitting (though other things I'm working on via physical therapy).

Is it useful if you are not clipless?

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Permalink Reply by Melissa on June 13, 2012 at 4:09pm

I'd like to recommend the woman who was doing some quick fits at the Lincoln Park Bike-to-Work Week Pit Stop this morning.  I've never invested in a complete bike-fitting, but in just a few minutes she made some really useful adjustments to my bike.  She also shared some valuable recommendations on training and riding.  I think the perspective of a physical therapist is really helpful in this case.  Not a bike shop, this PT clinic offers official bike fittings. Contact:

K. Blaire Broers, PT, DPT

Lakeshore Sports Physical Therapy, PC

List of services (Quick Fit and Detail Fit):  http://www.lakeshoresportspt.com/bikefit.html

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