Why Bike Fit Matters
Man, to pick up a bike magazine or read a shop’s website you’d get the impression that professional bike fitting was a new concept. It seems like every month there’s a new article about a shop or a frame builder or a studio with a “refreshing new approach” to the “science of the bike/body relationship” or something like that. And that’s good……..’cuz it really matters. But here’s the thing – some shops have been fit-focused for years, if not decades and Velo City is one of those rare shops. Proper fit has been a cornerstone of our shop since Day 1 and always will be. When your bike has been fit to you ride happier, are more efficient and safer from injury. No matter what your cycling goals are you have a better chance of achieving them when your bike works for you instead of against you and proper fit is a big part of that. Our staff of trained Fit Technicians can work w/ you to make you more comfortable, faster and a better rider.
Our Head Fit Tech is Michael Clark. He still owns the Fit-Kit system that he purchased back in 1986, when it was the first one in West Michigan and it was well-nigh unheard of for a bike shop to spend 3-4 thousand dollars for a fit system. Well…….22 years, hundreds of fits and thousands of dollars later the Fit-Kit still stands as the industry’s premier fit system and the basis of our fit program. MC is a Level 2/3 Certified Fit-Kit Technician, a USA Cycling Level 3 Coach and has also received fit training from Seven Cycles, the #1 custom frame builder in the world. He’s also trained to do Bio-Correct custom footbeds.
Our Fit Staff also includes Ted Bentley, who in addition to Fit-Kit training is a graduate of the Barnett Bicycle Institute’s Fit Course, Da’ve Page and Jeff Wert. Da’ve and Jeff are Fit-Kit trained as well. Fittings are generally done by appointment. Contact us and we’ll set you up!
