The first couple times I fit a pro I was positively giddy and of course I wanted to do the fit for free. Fast forward a few years, I’m getting more and more of them. Do you all charge the pros same as amateurs? Offer sponsorship to the cash strapped?
There are two situations where I’ll do a free or discounted fit for a pro:
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As a “sponsorship”, if the athlete really needs the fit, can’t afford it, and is an up and comer who I want to personally support. Wanting to support that particular athlete involves a lot of criteria (that I try to keep consistent). They should be young, good attitude, not a dick, etc.
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As a business decision, if I know that this person is going to drive business to me or increase my name recognition. Then I’m just bartering for the value they’re adding to my business.
If you don’t charge for a fit the value of the fit is 0.Your time and knowledge are worth nothing to the Pro. I would ether discount or work out a sponsorship agreement.
Free Bike fits devalue not just you but bike-fitting in general.
Happy Freedman
Totally agree. Do the sponsorship with the riders’ coach or team director, not the rider himself.
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