Perfecting Fit and Comfort 101

My Butt hurts! I get this pain under my kneecap whenever I ride up a steep hill. My left shoulder blade bothers me if I ride longer than 15 minutes. Even on a warm day, my fingers go numb. Why does my right pinky toe go to sleep when I ride. While bicycles come in six or eight sizes, people come in tons of sizes and proportions.

There is no substitute for the proper knowledge. On a bicycle, you are repetitively performing the same movement over and over again. If the fit is just a centimeter off, joints, tendons, cartilage and bones can wear improperly and cause long lasting or even permanent damage.

Consider this class an introductory presentation of what to consider in fitting your bike for the type of riding that you do. A question and answer discussion will follow.