FAQs

What should I bring along for my bike fit appointment besides my bike?

• The clothes you wear riding (cycling shorts and jersey or comfortable workout clothing) 

• Pedals and cycling shoes or comfortable athletic shoes

• Orthotics (even if you don’t currently use them cycling)

• Towel to use while on the trainer or GURU bike

• Water/bottle

• Helmet for outdoor test ride

Can I get fit on more than one bike?

We like to work on addressing the fit on one bike before making changes across multiple bikes. We want you to be 100% satisfied with your fit and the outcomes we achieve together before we make changes to your other bikes. We think it is important for you to ride the bike for a few weeks to make that determination. Once you have time to fully evaluate the fit, we can fit you on other bikes at a reduced rate (see the Services menu for pricing).

How should I prepare for my fit appointment?

When you schedule your appointment, we will email you an in depth intake form including questions that will help you start thinking about your goals for the fit and will provide us with important data and information about you and your needs. Please follow the link in the email to complete the intake form before your fit.

What type of bike fitting system or technology do you use?

We believe the most important tool we bring to a fit solution is our sincere interest in listening to our clients needs and feedback, Chris’ observation of the client as he make changes, and his 20+years of experience as a bike fitter. Chris’ approach to fitting is an amalgamation of all the systems he has studied over the years. Chris’ certifications and eduction include:

• International Bike Fitting Institute (IBFI) Level 4

• Fit Kit Level 1, 2, 3, & Advanced Certification

• Trek Precision Fit school 1 & 2 with pressure mapping w/ Paric McGlynn

• GURU DFU Certified

• FIST w/ Dan Empfield

• Foot Balanced Certified

• Michael Sylvester Fit School (Trek)

• Seven Custom Bike School w/ Neil Doshi

• Waterford Fit Master w/ Richard Schwinn

• Mat Steinmetz Aero Bike Fit Trained

These fundamentals are enhanced by the following technology:

• GURU DFU fitting bike, an infinitely adjustable bike that allows us to make changes to a bike fit and position and to observe and record changes such as power output

• Motion Capture Video imaging to observe body metrics dynamically

• Foot Balance custom insoles

• GebioMized Saddle Pressure Mapping

How long does a bike fit take?

Please refer to the fit services menu for time estimations of each fit service offered.

Where do I park?

There are parking spots directly in front of the fit studio. We are on the first floor so you have easy access in and out of the studio. We are more than happy to help you bring in your bike and equipment.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you have to cancel or reschedule 24 hours or less from your appointment, there is a cancellation fee of 50% of whatever fit services you have booked.

How much time will I be pedaling during my fit?

With the GURU fit, you may pedal as much as 60-90 minutes (not continuously), up to 60 minutes with the Advanced Fit, and up to 30 minutes with the Standard Fit.

How much should I ride after a fit?

It is advisable to do shorter, less intense rides for the first couple of rides after your fit, especially if a lot of changes are made. These shorter, less intense rides will allow for a gradual adaptation to changes in your fit.

What are your covid/general health practices?

• Richardson Bike Fit is a private studio servicing one client at a time. There is a private entrance into the studio and to the bathroom within the studio.

• After each client session and at the end of each day, we clean and disinfect the major touch points (doors, chairs, bathroom surfaces, tools used for measuring, massage table used for physical assessments, the GURU machine etc).

• We utilize a HEPA filter in the studio.

• We are not wearing masks and do not require clients to wear masks (unless the client is following CDC guidelines post covid infection). We are happy to wear masks upon request.

• We ask that if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness that you kindly reschedule your appointment.