After a few weeks of lower back and lower leg issues stemming from changes to cranks (compacts), pedals (from SPD to Look), and shoes (Specialized road to Sidi tri), I officially need to get re-fit.
Anyone know of bike fitters in the SF East Bay? I live in Danville, so Walnut Creek to Livermore are convenient, Oakland and SF less so.
I’d prefer not to spend a fortune, but I’ve got to get the fit fixed because it’s trashing my biking and my running.
Thanks
I know sports basement in Walnut Creek got a fit bike earlier this year, and I think the older guy who does the fittings is here on ST. I know he has been F.I.S.T certified. I am not sure what is costs, but everything at sports basement seems to be pretty reasonable…
I can also suggest Paul Kundrat (www.fitsbypaul.com; 510-229-7415). I’ve worked with Paul and have been pleased with the results. The site has a road bike emphasis but he has some very accomplished tri clients.
Both Bob (older guy) and the shop manager Gino @ Sports Basement in Walnut Creek are FIST certified. They have been fitting a lot of folks over the past 6 months and have really dialed in their method so you won’t be a test model. Let me know when you are ready for a graduated threshold test on the bike, My wife and I have a side business in coaching and testing in Walnut Creek.
Thanks - I pulled a couple of names from the FIST fitter directory on this site, so we’ll see how that works.
Make the drive to Davis and go see Joe Santos at Wheelworks. Worth the trip – not only is he a great fitter but also works with the USA Triathlon elite team.
After a few weeks of lower back and lower leg issues stemming from changes to cranks (compacts), pedals (from SPD to Look), and shoes (Specialized road to Sidi tri), I officially need to get re-fit.
Standard to compact cranks shouldn’t affect anything unless you also changed crank lengths or your new cranks have a different Q-factor.
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