Bike fit from TTBIKEFIT.COM

QuintanaRooster

Considering this route of fitting since I have wasted money twice in the past, one by a claimed F.I.S.T. fitter. I'd appreciate any personal experience, opinions, thoughts, etc. Thanks in advance.



 

William Jenks

I too am curious. I have a comfortable fit with something like 14 cm drop, so I'm not exactly a sail... but I'm as interested in "free speed" as the next guy.

jburbatt

Todd is awesome. It's easy to send him the videos and then you get them back with his critiques and suggestions and usually a suggestion on parts that will work. You can do back and forth as much as necessary, even when you make changes (I switched out my crank and emailed him about it and how it should affect my fit). All in all the best bike fitting I ever did, plus I learned a lot from his analysis so that I can do some minor adjustments myself. 100% more comfortable in my aero position than I was before. Well worth the money Think you'll find a good consensus about TTbikefit here.

jburbatt

Oh and EN gets a discount (check the wiki and just let Todd know you're an ENer when you email him).

GSmith821

I think the service and expertise I've gotten from Todd has been excellent!  Since I'm so new to this thing, a friend that is a speed freak and "tinkerer" on the bike, recommended him.  Over the course of 6 months I've made and sent 8 videos to Todd.  Not that he wasn't right on after 2x but because I had a seatpost problem on my Cervelo and had to basically start over along with THEN getting new pedals, using shims in my cleats, etc.  Only paid him once!.  He speaks in millimeters of drop and seatpost adjustments (very precise)  and you get a great video with him explaining all the facets of the fit. 

I would definitely use him again!

William Jenks

To add to this... what do you think is the best time of year to do it? Winter? As you're first going outside? As you get into Race Prep phase? Thanks.

Beth_S

Todd is awesome. I got my tri bike from him and it fit amazingly well out of the box.

1. You will have to make videos. If you are a techno-phobe, this is not the bike fitter for you.
2. You will have to use tools. I became seriously smarter and more confident in my wrenching skills. Todd even walked me through a few things -- like changing out a quill stem for a regular stem.

If either of these things do not sound entertaining, get thee to a live bike fitter.

[Deleted User]

I recently had my bike fit done via Retul and was very happy. They hooked my up with a ton of electrodes and measured me from every conceivable angle. They made a number of changes and told me to go home and ride for a couple of weeks (unless something felt bad right away) and make notes and come back ( with no additional charges) as often as needed. While I like to tinker and am not a techno-phobe, there is something to be said for a live fitter whom you can discuss your specific issues with and interact with in real time. I'd highly recommend this service. For what it's worth, Retul had a "winter" special and was offering $100 off the normal price (I think $250).

@william - I did my fitting in November, using Dec as "get use to it time," and start my OS in Jan ready (and comfortable) to go.

That's my $.02, hope it helps.

Aaron

gilliatt

Todd is great, you'll continue to hear lots of people on here who love the ttbikefit.com thing. I did it, I'm a happy customer, very easy very cool.
@ William, this is a good time of year to do it, though understand your power can drop by virtue of a new position. You just have to wrap your head around new numbers which for me was hard in the OS since that is my 1 thing. I eventually regained the watts but it took a while. Or you may gain watts

jburbatt

I did it over the spring/summer after getting a new bike. But I would think now would be good too since you'll be on the trainer, and then if something needs adjusting once you are out on the road you can always follow-up with him then.

Al Truscott

@ William, my S.O.P has been to get a fit (if I get one) about 4 weeks after the end of my season, meaning two weeks before the start of my OS. I use my TT bike on the trainer, so I can work on adjusting to the position in Jan and Feb, then when I start longer Saturday rides in March, I will tweak a bit at that time. Come April, I want to not touch my position or bike at all, getting ready for a June IM.

William Jenks

@ Al. Thanks. I'll probably let the dust settle on the holiday season and do it shortly after the first of the year. I guess inherent to my question was whether doing it based on trainer riding - as opposed to outdoor - is the way to go, but I'm hearing that it is, from you and others who replied.

I'm comfortable in my position, but having actually improved some last year made me hungrier for maybe moving up further still (funny how that happens), and I'd hate to be throwing away some time I could get back with some tweaks.

BTW, congrats on the success so far in getting back on top of things and the new "title". Can you add WSM after MD? :-)

Coach Rich

All,

Please see the Bike Fit eBook we created with Todd a couple years ago. Very good.

William Jenks

Thanks Rich. Should have thought to look there to see what you said about time of year.

Nemo Brauch

Posted By Beth Schwindt on 15 Dec 2010 10:48 AM

Todd is awesome. I got my tri bike from him and it fit amazingly well out of the box.



1. You will have to make videos. If you are a techno-phobe, this is not the bike fitter for you.

2. You will have to use tools. I became seriously smarter and more confident in my wrenching skills. Todd even walked me through a few things -- like changing out a quill stem for a regular stem.



If either of these things do not sound entertaining, get thee to a live bike fitter.

 

X2  Obviously it's not the right match for everyone, but honestly, if I can do this, anyone can!  Todd helped me figure out which frames would provide me with the best possible fit options for my personal size/dimensions and then we worked together to dial it all in.  He's super patient and helpful with instructing you on what needs to be done to make the modifications.  The only sad thing is that the fram cracked and I've had to replace the bike (good news/bad news?)  Anyway, I plan on working with Todd again this winter to dial in the fit of the new frame once again.  Doode knows his stuff.

One last item.  If your a "quick fix" kinda person, who just wants to go spend 1-2 hours in a shop, make all the changes, and be done.  Well, then this model might frustrate you.  There is a lot of back & forth as the fit gets dialed in.  Change X, video, submit to Todd, get his feedback and then repeat.  For this reason, it's helpful to be doing this during a time in the season when you are actually riding the bike.  'Cause he might ask you to try it out on a ride and see how it feels (beyond the 20 second video shot). 

QuintanaRooster

After reading all the positive reviews, this model of doing a bike fit via online submission of videos back and forth doesn't concern me.  Seems like alot easier than going back and forth out of town to an unknown fitter.  Regarding tinkering with my bike and make changes, I have been doing that since 2004 so no biggie there.  I am going to wait until after the chaos of the Holiday Season is over before I start working on the fit.  I live in mostly sunny and warm southwest Florida so riding outdoors this time of the year isn't usually a problem although the majority of my riding lately has been on the drainer do to time, work, family, Holiday constraints.  I have to say I am thoroughly pleased with being a part of Team EN thus far and look forward to meeting alot of the TEAM this year at upcoming races (St. Anthony's, FL 70.3, and IMFL will be my big races).  I am also excited about finally getting a fit by a fitter who really knows how to fit an athlete on a tri bike.  I'm all for free speed!