I’ll cut to the chase and make a LONG story short. I have had MANY bike fits in my life. Typically what happens is that within a week or 2 I’m making changes. Raising the saddle, moving it forward or back, lowering the saddle, changing the stem… You get the idea. I can safely say that I have never gone more than a couple of weeks riding without make some change to my position.
This past November, I went down to Austin to see Jerry Gerlich. Jerry spent quite a while trying to get everything to his liking (and mine…). Most of the changes seemed minor, with the exception of the new shims and wedging in my shoes. (Which is a big deal!) Anyhow, it has now been 7 months from that visit and I have not made ANY changes to the position!! Not only that but there is really no changes that creep into my head to make… I feel much more efficient on the bike than ever before. Worth every penny, and worth a trip from New England down to Austin!! Great stuff!! Thanks Jerry!!
G’day Stew,
Ever since you first contacted me during the CyclingNews days I know what a battle it has been for you to try and find a position you are happy with. I’ll thank you on Jerry’s behalf for your comments.. You now probably understand why I respect Jerry. He’s smart and conscientious. Above all, I’m really happy that you got a result that made it worth your while going to the trouble of travelling the distance you did to see Jerry.
Your a tricky system with decades of injuries, mileage and racing. The ballpark position was already good, probably because of your contacts with Steve and your determination to find a more functional position. The small changes added up to an overall big one. Thanks for coming to Austin and best of luck down the road.