Bike fits by Barb
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:07 am
If you're considering a bike fit this season I'd highly recommend Barb Bialokoz. I've had two previous bike fits- both decent I thought but booked one with Barb last week b/c Lister mentioned here many moons ago a positive experience he had with Barb.
Like any qualified fitter Barb has been certified and has plenty of experience. Like many fitters she's a keen rider/competitor herself. What sets her apart compared to my two previous experiences is that she's also a physiotherapist so brings a keen eye for biomechanics to the process. Before the actual fit she performs a careful biomechanical assessment, identifies problem areas, prescribes various strengthening and stretching exercises THEN incorporates that into the fit. As a sport med doc I appreciated her out-loud thinking process as we went through the process and learned a number of things.
Most important the fit I came away with really does feel much more effective and comfortable. I did a couple of long rides this week-end on the new fit and felt great.
Barb rides with TS when she's able but if you want to set something up she's best reached here: barbara@bbphysio.com
Cheers,
Chris
PS. No competing interests to declare- just a happy customer!
Like any qualified fitter Barb has been certified and has plenty of experience. Like many fitters she's a keen rider/competitor herself. What sets her apart compared to my two previous experiences is that she's also a physiotherapist so brings a keen eye for biomechanics to the process. Before the actual fit she performs a careful biomechanical assessment, identifies problem areas, prescribes various strengthening and stretching exercises THEN incorporates that into the fit. As a sport med doc I appreciated her out-loud thinking process as we went through the process and learned a number of things.
Most important the fit I came away with really does feel much more effective and comfortable. I did a couple of long rides this week-end on the new fit and felt great.
Barb rides with TS when she's able but if you want to set something up she's best reached here: barbara@bbphysio.com
Cheers,
Chris
PS. No competing interests to declare- just a happy customer!