REGISTER NOW for BIKE FIT WORKSHOPS IN NOVEMBER
Next Workshops

The next Fit Kit Systems educational workshops are fast approaching. Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Register by October 21 to secure your spot.

November 7:  Fitting Fundamentals is a solid starting point with a focus on pre-purchase bike sizing and establishing a basic initial fit position for a cyclist. The Fit Kit System and measurement tools are introduced and practiced with.

November 8 and 9:  Fitting Diagnostics works through a detailed fitting process with a focus on identifying and addressing common cyclist complaints.
FITTING TIP - ROAD HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES
Increased Reach

You may be seeing customers come in for a bike fit on a bicycle equipped with road hydraulic disc brakes.  If this is a returning customer who you already have fit documentation on, don't assume a direct transfer to this new bike. Regardless of the brake manufacturer, the lever design has increased the reach to the hoods compared to rim brake levers. Assuming the same effective top tube and stem, or handlebar X/Y, the actual contact point is now 10-15mm further out than if it were rim brake levers.  It's unlikely this has been taken into account in the bike geometry or component selection, so you may need to compensate for this by changing out to a shorter stem. 
If you have accumulated any experience and recommendations with this situation, drop a comment onto our Facebook page.
FIND A FITTER
Are you Findable?

The Fit Kit Systems website gets significant traffic looking for local bike fitters, which is now being redirected to  
The number of listings on Find a Fitter continues to grow each day. Do you have yours set up?

Register and create a listing now on findafitter.bike or claim and edit your listing if it is already entered.
 
Any suggestions for further refinements are welcome. Please email admin@findafitter.bike
 

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