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2011-10-30 1:27 PM

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Subject: bike fit in chicagoland area?
where can I go to get a good bike fit in the chicagoland area. I was thinking about endurit in naperville. Is mission bay still out doing buisness in elgin. They used to do alot of fitting but i haven't heard anything about them in long time. About how much have you paid for your fitting. Thanks

2011-10-30 3:33 PM
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Wheel Werks in Crystal Lake has a great reputation. If you want to head north a bit - Emery's in Milwaukee does a great job. Brent Emery was an Olympic Cyclist - and a really good guy.
2011-10-30 9:08 PM
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I'll second the recommendation on Wheel Werks in Crystal Lake - great owner/operation.

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2011-10-31 10:37 AM
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I've had good luck with Endureit in Naperville. I train there too. Great place!
2011-10-31 4:28 PM
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I really like Mox Multisport downtown Chicago - right of the kennedy on Randolph / Halstead.   Those guys are great!
2011-10-31 4:51 PM
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I'm a big fan of the guys at Get A Grip Cycles-- shop's on Irving Park Road, fit studio's downtown on Fulton. Very thorough, and a great experience getting fit there!

2011-11-01 4:56 PM
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Has anyone tried Run away multi sport?  They have the guru machine and it looks interesting.
2011-11-08 3:35 PM
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The Wheaton Spokes is pretty good too.
2011-11-17 11:56 AM
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Just did a Guru DFU fitting at Running Away.  While it's not cheap at $300, it is well worth the cost in my opinion (also included are two additional follow up sessions as well).   

Let me know if you'd like additional details...

2011-11-18 3:30 PM
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wrkinprogress - 2011-10-31 4:51 PM I'm a big fan of the guys at Get A Grip Cycles-- shop's on Irving Park Road, fit studio's downtown on Fulton. Very thorough, and a great experience getting fit there!

x2.  I did this for my P2 and LOVED it.  I purchased from them so the fitting was included.  They even did a fitting on my roadie for 'free.'  It was TOTALLY worth it.  Takes a good two hours.  I believe the fitting is around $300 but 'free' if you purchase a bike?  Don't quote me on that.  And I think they give discounts on gear if you are a member of any clubs?...

2011-11-20 2:59 PM
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Another option is Element Multisport at Clybourn, Damen, and Diversey. Chris is a Retul certified fitter, and offers both a standard fit as well as a Retul fit.

2011-12-07 1:16 PM
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SHLD2005 - 2011-11-18 3:30 PM

wrkinprogress - 2011-10-31 4:51 PM I'm a big fan of the guys at Get A Grip Cycles-- shop's on Irving Park Road, fit studio's downtown on Fulton. Very thorough, and a great experience getting fit there!

x2.  I did this for my P2 and LOVED it.  I purchased from them so the fitting was included.  They even did a fitting on my roadie for 'free.'  It was TOTALLY worth it.  Takes a good two hours.  I believe the fitting is around $300 but 'free' if you purchase a bike?  Don't quote me on that.  And I think they give discounts on gear if you are a member of any clubs?...

 

X3! I no longer live in Chicago and still go back to these guys. Adam and Ken are great!

2011-12-08 9:32 PM
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email my fiance at [email protected].  He's on the southside, big cyclist, manger of a bike store, he'll do it, and he'll do a great job.   I referred him before to people on here, no complaints.

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2011-12-14 9:22 AM
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I will go against the grain here and say I have had several negative experiences with Get a Grip and their fit process.  In addition a few of my female friends have had very negative experiences with their fitters.  If you want the details PM me.  

Just for full disclosure I still buy my bikes from them, have bought 3 high end bikes, as well as have them do all my maintenance.  I just won't ever use them for a fit again.  

I ended up using a local coach that was recommended to me and the experience and fit were night and day.  Check out Brett Petersen and Petersen Performance Labs.  

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they started sponsoring races under the nanme RAM a few years ago.  i've stopped by teh Highland park store to pick up registration packets (They run Bangs Lake Tri in Wauconda) and chatted with the bike sales guys, very infomrative (I'm still new at this so I'ma sponge for information)
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