A fitting will allow for a custom-tailored position on your bike, taking into account the unique and subtle biomechanical nuances of your riding position and solving basic and complex issues; a fitting will cover every aspect of your relationship with your bike. It will address any equipment or position-related ailments and optimize your position for comfort, efficiency, and power. It's like getting a tailored suit!

A bike sizing will take you through some of the basics of bike positioning while using averages. A sizing typically does not consider most of the rider-specific considerations (such as flexibility, knee tracking, and core strength). A sizing is like getting a new suit and having the pants hemmed. Enough to get you going in comfort.

Typically, if you are running into more complex issues such as knee pain, inconsistent or asymmetrical saddle issues, or numbness issues, then a fitting is truly more appropriate a fitting is the best option. This will allow your Fit Specialist to find the root cause of the issue(s) and put appropriate solutions into place. If your questions and concerns are more basic, a sizing may offer everything you are looking for. If you have any questions on this before signing up for a service, please contact any one of our fitters.

While bike fit is incredibly important to not aggravate current injuries or cause repetitive motion injuries, it's probably not going to cure you. However, proper bike fit can work to accommodate limits in motion or limits in flexibility as a result of injuries making your experience on the bike more comfortable.

We fit nearly all kinds of bikes including road, MTB, Fitness, Cyclocross, Triathlon, and Time Trial bikes (Unfortunately we cannot accommodate recumbents or tandems.)

No. Due to the complex nature and the time required in order to complete a Fitting we are unable to provide this service at no charge. We do however offer a $50 Fit Credit that can be applied at the time of any new bike purchase toward any of our Fitting or Sizing services.

No problem! We fit all types of bikes from any vendor. If you have a specific seat post or stem that is proprietary to a manufacturer, please do make sure and bring all required pieces as our relationships limit some of our ability to order small parts from all vendors.

Yes! Absolutely. We operate as a family, and as such you are able to use your credit at any of our studio locations.

On occasion we do run into a bike that is too far from a sound position that it may not make sense to invest any further into that particular bike. In these cases, your Fit Specialist will either work with you to find a reasonable solution on your current bike or recommend you work with one of our knowledgeable Sales Advisors to find that perfect fitting new ride.

We like to think about fit like holiday pant size. While the pants don't change size, they do start to fit different around those times of both joy and stress. As your biomechanics change, as your weight varies, as your strength grows and fades, your position on the bike is subject to change. Re-evaluating your position on a yearly basis is a great idea to consider if you are serious about your cycling ventures.

With the purchase of a Mike's Bikes Fit, you also receive a complimentary follow-up appointment in the first 6 months! This allows us to adjust the position as needed as you start to ride your bike after your fitting.

Possibly! While we really want to say everyone will get faster through a fitting, it will completely depend on where you are currently with your bike position and fitting experience and how much your position changes during the service.

Retül is our 3D analysis system that allows us to better tailor the bike to you. LED markers are strategically placed on eight anatomical points of the rider: the wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, heel, and toe. As the rider pedals, Retül's sensor bar gathers real-time, three-dimensional data of the rider's pedal strokes and movements. The rider's data is compiled into a reader-friendly report for analysis by the fitter. The fitter can then assess the rider's position and make necessary adjustments. The "Zin", Retül's handheld digitizer, allows the fitter to digitally measure the rider's bike at 13-15 points, depending on the bike. The Zin can measure fixed points, contours, and curves, and provides a complete digital map of the bike.

Yes! We refer to our cleat portion of the fitting as a "z-plane" analysis. As we assess rider position, our z-plane analysis considers knee tracking as a result of cleat adjustment and rider rotations on the saddle, which can create abnormal knee, hip, and upper body positioning.

Please bring the following items to your session:

• Your bike – During your session, your bike will be placed in a trainer to allow for your cycling biomechanics to be recreated inside the studio.
• Your shoes - If you are hoping to purchase new shoes at the time of the fitting, please let us know prior to making an appointment, as we will want to allot a slightly longer timeframe to accommodate the sizing of this purchase.
• Your pedals - we stock cleats for most pedal systems should your cleats need replacing..
• Cycling shorts or tri suit - These need to fit well to ensure we can take accurate measurements
• YJersey or base layer - we need to be able to see your shoulders for the most accurate measurement.
• Headwear and Sunglasses - In some cases, something as simple as the bill on your cycling cap or the rim on the top of your sunglasses may be leading to that nagging neck pain.
• Proprietary bits - If your bike has any kind of "integrated" stem, seat post, or tri bar set up, please bring all spacers and fittings provided with the bike.

Please also check stem bolts, seat post, saddle clamps and seat post clamps for corrosion prior to your fit to ensure that these parts can be easily adjusted during the fit process.

Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to give yourself ample opportunity to find parking, change clothing if needed, and unload your equipment into the store. During the summer our fit appointments book incredibly tightly so please do arrive on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you may be subject to reschedule.

Yes. We use Varus and Valgus wedging (both internally and externally) and/or leg length shims where appropriate after thorough assessment of each rider's strength, flexibility, foot structure and z-plane movement patterns.

Absolutely! While we hope to carry all of your needs on hand, we may need to special order a part required for your position or for bikes requiring unique parts.

Each of our studios are stocked with a wide variety of saddles for purchase. While we don't have a "test" saddle program, our Fit Specialists will work with you with our sit bone measuring equipment and on-hand product to find the perfect saddle solution. Additionally, we have a 30-day refund policy on any product you and your Fit Specialist decide on during your session.

Great! Your fitter can help you find all the new equipment that you need. Because our fitters can have multiple appointments in the day, we highly recommend that you reach out to your scheduled fitter to set some extra time aside for this process.

Should you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, we kindly ask that you let us know at least 48 hours in advance in order for us release the appointment. Customers that NO CALL NO SHOW without a valid reason will be charged a non-refundable deposit before another appointment will be scheduled.