Why Your Bike Fit Takes More Than One Visit
The position you leave with after your first fitting session isn't your final, most optimized position—and that's by design.
When an athlete comes in for their initial fit, we start by understanding their goals, what they want to achieve, and what issues they're experiencing on their current setup. We capture baseline videos and document what we're seeing in their current position and movement patterns.
From there, we begin making changes incrementally. This methodical approach serves two important purposes: it allows us to track exactly what adjustments create what results, and if any issues arise, we can quickly identify whether it's related to the rider's adaptation, the bike geometry, or the equipment.
The Follow-Up Process
Follow-up sessions are essential—typically scheduled within two to three weeks, depending on the time of year. These can be done in-person or remotely. During the follow-up, we capture new baseline video to see how the changes have been applied and how the rider has adapted.
Here's what many people don't realize: positional changes require adaptation time. When you've been riding in a certain position for months or years, your body needs time to adjust to a new setup. This includes both physical adaptation and developing the form to sit on the bike differently.
Why We Don't Give You Everything at Once
If we were to put riders into their final optimized position during the first session, most people simply couldn't handle the change. The adjustment would be too drastic compared to what they've been doing. By the time they return for their follow-up, their body has adapted to the initial changes, and we can really dial things in to achieve that final, optimized fit.
