Why Choose our Fit System?

When we chose to develop our Rider Profile on-line fit system, we entered into the project with a few core beliefs. Fit is the most important aspect of any bicycle purchase. That, above all else guides us. Equally important, though, is our belief that proper bicycle fit involves communication between individuals. Regardless of the technology brought to bare in the fitting process, the truth is that accurate and comprehensive bicycle fit demands a motivated individual to conduct the fit and offer analysis, and a motivated individual determined to find the best fitting new bicycle. Together, these two individuals can elevate the entire concept of "fit" to a comprehensive process, involving analysis of the physical dimensions of the customer, but also much more. Our personal approach to each rider's fit needs involves a detailed analysis of all elements of the bicycle--not just the size of the frame and components, but the intended use of the bicycle, and the unique riding style of the individual.
When we set out to develop our Rider Profile on-line fit system, we realized the magnitude of the task at hand: to properly fit a wide variety of individuals to a wide variety of bicycles with the highest possible degree of precision--without having the benefit of a rider here in the store. Creating a successful solution involved admitting that there is no automated form currently available with which to determine bicycle fit with any degree of accuracy, and approaching the fit process from the customer's point of view. Our Rider Profile fit systems has successfully fit over a thousand riders based on our simple and reliable formula: we spend time communicating personally with you. When you complete a Rider Profile from Speedgoat, you receive a personal typed analysis and a CAD-based drawing of your dimensions set over those of the bike you are considering. In an increasingly automated world, we're well aware that our method here is not designed to be the most efficient means of "processing" and individual, but we never set out to process people in the first place. Our goal has always been to match each rider with the perfect bike.

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Speedgoat Rider Profile
Far more than a simple 'Fit', your Rider Profile contains information about you as a cyclist, your key body measurements, frames you're considering, where and how you ride, your strengths, weaknesses, and goals, your mechanical ability, your past experiences, and your specific needs.

Speedgoat works with all of this information to ensure that every part of your new bike, from the frame to the pedals will fit you perfectly, and meet all of your cycling goals. We review each Rider Profile personally, analyzing your needs and making recommendations based on our unmatched experience building, maintaining and riding thousands of bicycle frames and components. Chances are good that you've never met anyone willing to spend this much time analyzing your needs as a cyclist, but Speedgoat's not about shoving bikes out the door. We want you to purchase a bike that meets your needs, and our Rider Profile is the most effective tool available to understanding you as a cyclist.

We offer our personalized Rider Profile analysis for a fee of $150.
This fee is refunded from the purchase price of any frame or bicycle you order from Speedgoat.

To complete the Rider Profile, you'll need a tape measure (inches or  centimeters), a flat, hard surface to stand on, two hardback books about an inch thick, a pencil, and someone to help you take the measurements. You should also have access to your current bike(s) so that you can take measurements off of them.



If you don't have time to sit and complete the Rider Profile, you may download the questions as a PDF file and complete them at your leisure. To get the file, simply click the link below:

Download Speedgoat Rider Profile PDF file.





 
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