Comfort while riding a bike, is very important. If you are not comfortable, then your enjoyment is compromised and in addition, you will be unlikely to reach your potential as a cyclist.  This is why a good bike fit, is money well spent.

I took my new Trek Emonda road bike in for a professional fit today.  From riding the bike a few times, I knew that I needed some tweaks, so it was time to get things dialed in.

It turned out that I did need some changes.  The bike fitter adjusted my saddle height and brought my saddle forward a little.  At the front of the bike, I also needed a slightly shorter stem.  I don’t think we moved anything more than a centimeter, but the small adjustments seem to have made a big difference.

It will take a few longer rides to be absolutely sure that my new fit is right, but so far all appears good.  I am also sure that over time, as I get more accustomed to riding a road bike, things may change and I may need another fit.  Maybe I will lower the front end a little… who knows?

What I do know is, that a regular bike fit is important.  When was the last time you had one?