Get Fit for Your Bike

Maybe you’re already familiar with some of the “rules of thumb” for finding the right bike fit. Hopefully you’re adjusting your seat so that your knees still have a slight bend at the bottom of your pedal rotation and checking for a slight angle at your elbow when your hands are on the hoops or drops of the handlebars. But is that enough to give you the right fit?

If you’re a casual New Jersey bike rider, you might not notice at first if your fit is slightly off. However, over time you may discover that you’re exerting more energy than you should be or even injuring yourself because of the wrong bike fit. Common signs that your fit might be off include:

·Constantly scooting forward or back on your seat to get comfortable

·Lower back pain

·Neck pain

·Sore hands

·Front or back knee pain

·Numbness

·Pain in Achilles tendon

The right bike fit makes all the difference. Getting professionally fitted for your bike will allow you to use different muscle groups in the most effective and efficient way possible, improving your performance and reducing discomfort or injuries.

Try the Guru Dynamic Fit Unit at Hart’s Cyclery

Traditionally, a professional bike fitting involves going to a bike shop and having a fitter watch you ride a static bike. With this type of fitting, you would have to keep climbing off the bike to make adjustments until you finally got the optimal fit. When you come into Hart’s Cyclery, though, you’ll have the opportunity to use our Guru Dynamic Fit System. This robotic-assisted fitting method uses software to adjust a static bike’s position while a rider is pedaling, based on that individual rider’s body morphology. The software can determine the optimal fit down to the millimeter, so that the rider is making the best use of their energy while staying comfortable.

Whether you’re buying a new bike or just want to get a more accurate fit with your current bike, stop by Hart’s Cyclery to check out the Guru Dynamic Fit System. It’s quick and easy to use, and it will definitely benefit you on your future rides around New Jersey.

Since 1988, Ross Hart has owned and operated Hart’s Cyclery in Pennington, NJ. The bike store sells and services the finest brands in the world, including Giant and Cannondale. We provide personalized customer service, taking the time to understand your needs, lifestyle, and athletic style. The focus is ensuring you discover the right bike and the right fit – for the best cycling experience possible.

The next time you visit, check out our newest addition: the GURU Dynamic Fit. The computerized robotic assisted system has revolutionized road bike fitting, and we’re the only shop in the area that offers the service.