Friday, July 20, 2007

A paradox in cycling?

Interesting Article from the NY Times.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

One fit for ALL...

Many say our fit is for racers... I think its for everyone, cause we need to fight headwinds, go uphill, and push when we need to. Do you buy clothes without trying them on?

Long time friend of mine, a traveling salesman, has taken a long respite from the bike. During his time off he was surfing, and enjoying riding his Harley Davidson Street Glide. "Just loving life" he often tells me. Recently, he purchased a new Isaac carbon road bike in hopes to rekindle that love of riding again. He spent some time setting up the new bike just like his older, very comfortable bike only to find out his new Isaac doesn't feel quite right. "I'm not connected with it".

I did not pressure him for a fit, however I mentioned there is a difference in the seat tube angle of the two bikes and if he's trying to match them it just wont work. Seat tube angle is an integral part of our fit. We want perfection as far as fore/aft over the bottom bracket goes, and our methods will ensure we get it right.

So, he stops into town one day with bike in tote. "I want the Wobble Naught fit" he says.

Two weeks since his fit, he feels like a kid again. Total rejuvenation of his cycling passion! Not only more enthusiastic, he feels as strong, if not stronger, than ever before! "I really feel it when I go hard".

"I cant imagine my position on the bike getting any better than this!"

Thanks for your business, John. Glad you found your way back on the bike, and loving it more than ever.