Bike Fitting

I took my bike into I.Martin for a bike fitting.  Since I’ve already had some minor pain and soreness, I thought it would be best to get the bike checked out now to see what adjustments it needed.  Jaime, the awesome manager at I.Martin, did the fitting himself.  I’ve known Jaime since I bought my first bike from I.Martin in 2002.  Jaime, I.Martin and it’s affiliate, Helen’s Cycles, have always been super supportive of the AIDS/LifeCycle riders and training groups.  I’ve always had a good experience and received top-notch service from them.

Jaime spent some time with me to measure me to the bike.  He found out that my handlebar was too wide for my body.  My shoulder width is about 40” but I’m riding a 44” handlebar, so I’m stretching out my arms too far.  He replaced my handlebar with a 40” bar that should be more comfortable for me.  He also tilted the handlebar up a little bit, so I’m not reaching down too much.  He also measured my “butt size” to find a seat that’s a better fit for me, size 146.  He also readjusted the seat height so I’m not over-stretching my legs.   Of course, aesthetics are important, so we found a seat that matches the color of my bike and he gave me brand new red handlebar tape.  Awesome!!

I can’t wait to take the bike out for a test ride.  Thank you Jaime!