| After weeks of looking you have found the type of | | | | angle. The person evaluating you has the job of |
| bike that is best for you, now all you need to do is find | | | | properly fitting you with your bike of choice before you |
| the right fit that is comfortable, enjoyable, and most | | | | leave the store. |
| important efficient. A bike that fits you properly will give | | | | If you are serious about cycling you may want to get |
| you more power to the pedals and at the same time | | | | a "professional" fit that can take about two hours. This |
| make you more efficient. | | | | type of fit will take into account your muscle flexibility |
| In order to find the right size bike for you a reputable | | | | and the way that you pedal. This is a bit pricier than a |
| bike shop will measure your inseam, torso, and arm | | | | basic fit and can cost up to $200. A professional fit will |
| length. Manufacturers offer sizes based on | | | | also measure all of the following: |
| centimeters, but all manufacturers are different. In | | | | -Crank length: This is a measurement that is based on |
| order to find the right one for you, you will have to get | | | | the length of the pedal cranks as it relates to the |
| the bike and ride it. | | | | diameter of the circle created by your pedaling motion |
| The correct fit bike for any person is based on the | | | | and the angle of your knees during rotation. |
| biomechanics and the size of their body. A certified | | | | -Handlebar size and position: This will find the correct |
| bike-fitter is qualified to make adjustments to your bike | | | | angle and height of your handlebars including the width. |
| to maximize comfort and efficiency to reduce fatigue, | | | | -Saddle tilt: This is to properly find the right tilt of your |
| soreness, and chance of injury. | | | | seat. The wrong tilt can put pressure on other parts of |
| If you have not found a place to purchase your bike, | | | | your body. |
| you can chose to go to a reputable bike store and | | | | -Saddle position: This is to find the perfect balance |
| pay up to $30 for a bike fit. This type of fit can take | | | | between comfort and power. |
| about 20 minutes. They will place you on your bike of | | | | Finding the fit for your bike is a necessity. Without the |
| choice in a stationary wind trainer in the store where a | | | | right fit you risk all sorts of injury and less enjoyment |
| professional will evaluate and compensates for saddle | | | | of riding overall. Where ever you get a bike from, be |
| height, handlebar height, pedal position, and saddle | | | | sure to get it properly adjusted to fit you properly. |