In-Person Bike Fitting With Padraig
Improving the relationship between the rider and their bike—it’s not just about improving their comfort, but making a bike fit better makes cycling more enjoyable. – Patrick Brady
Of the many roles I’ve held in the bike industry, working as a fitter has been second only to writing about cycling when it comes to job satisfaction. It is immensely rewarding work, in part because it is a service offered on a one-on-one basis and as a fitter my job couldn’t offer a more focused service: Make the bike fit the rider, not the other way ’round. That satisfaction can be summed up in a single statement I have heard over and over during my three+ decades as a fitter:
“Oh yeah, that feels much better.”
Services:
A good fit does more than eliminate (or prevent) pain. In adjusting a bike to better reflect your body’s needs, riders almost always recognize additional gains that will include improved comfort, greater power output, better aerodynamics and bike handling that feels more fluid. I relish that moment at the end of a fitting when the client realizes they feel more comfortable on their bike, but the real treat is when I see them later and they tell me their bike handles better. It’s like a little Easter Egg waiting to be discovered.
We will work together to make your bike a natural extension of your body.
- Bike fits: Adult and Youth
- Cleat positioning service
- Match fits from one bike to another—or for buying your next frame
- Road, gravel and mountain bikes
Qualifications:
- Certified to perform AiRO Aerodynamic Fittings
- Certified in Fit Kit
- Certified in the Rotational Adjustment Device (R.A.D.) cleat-adjustment system
- Certified in the Serotta Size Cycle
- Specialized Bicycle Components University (SBCU) Graduate
Where?
I make house calls in the Bay Area and the greater Seattle area.
To learn more or to book your appointment, drop me a note.
