Shabou08 Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Renay Goustra at Epic Bike shop in Wynberg. +1
Thomo Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 http://www.daisyway.co.za/ No personal experience with them but heard some good things.
Thomo Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 I had ErgoFit at one of the big CT bike shops who then built my MTB up using these measurements, just days before Knysna races last year (my previous bike was stolen). The back pain I suffered during these 2 events proved that this system does not work for everyone. Steve at CycleLab in Cape Town changed my stem and handlebars and did a new fitment - free of charge too. But its personal preference I guess. Trial and error as to what works for you. Bike fitment systems are only as good as the people using/understanding them.I've had a couple of fitments within a short space of time and each gave different measurements ... and none were quite right.So I used that as a basis and tweaked it to my needs ... a bit like CLab did for you. Sworks20 1
Rock Guy Posted February 18, 2014 Author Posted February 18, 2014 Wow! Seems like I'm spoilt for choice. Thanks for all the helpful posts.
Sworks20 Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 I had ErgoFit at one of the big CT bike shops who then built my MTB up using these measurements, just days before Knysna races last year (my previous bike was stolen). The back pain I suffered during these 2 events proved that this system does not work for everyone. Steve at CycleLab in Cape Town changed my stem and handlebars and did a new fitment - free of charge too. But its personal preference I guess. Trial and error as to what works for you. A bike fit is only as good as the person doing it. I had a BG fit done by 1 bike shop and my knees and back we in agony after a few KM's. I call Specialized direct and they sent me to another BG fit shop in Tableview area. Did the fit and have been brilliant and pain free since. I wouldnt say the system doesnt work for everyone, I would say that fitter didnt do a good enough job or knew what to do correctly. Steve does Ergofit so I am sure his settings on the bike were Ergfit based so there you have someone who knows the system.
VeloRacer Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Steve did my 29er bike fit 3 years ago. This year I decided to do another bike fit coz I did a few upgrades etc. I went to Spook at Daisyway and he told me the fit was almost perfect. He moved my saddle forward by .5cm and lowered my stem. But the biggest change was the cleat alignment. After he adjusted my cleats my pedal stroke was so much smoother. I could feel more power being transferred through the pedals
Mads Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Hey RG, In paarl there is also a couple of guys that will be able to help; try Peetrus at MRace. Worth a chat. Cheershttp://mrace.co.za/ergofit/ Yes Petrus did my set up on both my bikes. Very satisfied.
The Doctor Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 I had ErgoFit at one of the big CT bike shops who then built my MTB up using these measurements, just days before Knysna races last year (my previous bike was stolen). The back pain I suffered during these 2 events proved that this system does not work for everyone. Steve at CycleLab in Cape Town changed my stem and handlebars and did a new fitment - free of charge too. But its personal preference I guess. Trial and error as to what works for you. If they only did the ErgoFiT report and then built up the bike there is a 5% chance that the fit is not correct. That is why an ErgoFiT also includes a 5 point check to assess whether any parameter is incorrect. It sounds like the second part was not completed.
MajG Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 For social wknd riding only, mainly downhill singletrack riding. Is a professional bike fit vital? Who is the best peeps for this job?Whats potential costing to setup bike and fit me
ChrisF Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 Certainly THEE best investment you can make Go see Irma, at Irmfit ... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.facebook.com/Irmaflex/&ved=2ahUKEwjrp4aQzIDsAhXRVBUIHe06CJ4Q_UUwAHoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw2pGzmNmYTQjgO4TCkhr82m The fitment is about an hour session !! Most of this time is spent on YOU .... What is your medical history, and its impact on cycling .... What is your range of movement .... and limitations ... What is your "sit bone" width, and thus correct saddle width .... Only then do you get onto the bike, and the bike is now set up optimally for YOU. Over months and miles in the saddle your body adapts and the setup may be tweaked to a more optimal setting, ie bars may be dropped a bit... The follow up sessions with Irma is very affordable. Knee injuries, back issues, etc can be avoided by the correct setup. So I certainly highly recommend it Wannabe 1
Arrie Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 SSISA is having a special this month. I done my bikefit with them last year, no issues so far
MajG Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 Certainly THEE best investment you can makeGo see Irma, at Irmfit ... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.facebook.com/Irmaflex/&ved=2ahUKEwjrp4aQzIDsAhXRVBUIHe06CJ4Q_UUwAHoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw2pGzmNmYTQjgO4TCkhr82mThe fitment is about an hour session !! Most of this time is spent on YOU ....What is your medical history, and its impact on cycling ....What is your range of movement .... and limitations ...What is your "sit bone" width, and thus correct saddle width ....Only then do you get onto the bike, and the bike is now set up optimally for YOU.Over months and miles in the saddle your body adapts and the setup may be tweaked to a more optimal setting, ie bars may be dropped a bit...The follow up sessions with Irma is very affordable.Knee injuries, back issues, etc can be avoided by the correct setup. So I certainly highly recommend itThanks will check the link out, thanks
MajG Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 SSISA is having a special this month. I done my bikefit with them last year, no issues so farSports science right? Do they have good mtb setup experience?
Baracuda Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 I can highly, highly recommend Trevor Court Mobile:+27627708061 Twitter:@Trevor_Court www.cimacoppiperformance.com At Revolution Cycles in the City Bowl. I had an Ergofit fitment done a few years ago and have soldiered on with knee issues and sore hands etc, thinking that I was not fit enough etc etc. I recently built a gravel bike and asked Revolution Cycles to help me set up the last bits. SJ recommended that Trevor do a quick fit for me and it has been amazing. He dropped the saddle by 1.5cm, shorten the stem by 2.5 cm etc Large changes. At first I thought this saddle is way too low, but suddenly I am actually using all the muscles in my legs, setting personal records on Strava, and no sore / numb hands. Perhaps Ergofit is meant for another body type, but it was completely wrong for me. Trevor was also the bike fitter for one of the pro teams in the Tour de France recently. He really knows what he is doing. ivan888 and MajG 2
J Wakefield Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 Sports science right? Do they have good mtb setup experience? Yes correct and yes on the mtb, that goes without saying. MajG 1
Thomo Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 ... He really knows what he is doing.[/background][/size][/font][/color]That is most important.Fit systems are only as good as the person interpreting the info.
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