While out riding yesterday I couldn't help but laugh when recalling a recent event that took place. When Paul was visiting the Bay Area in November 2008, we had the opportunity to visit some dealers that have purchased BFS products. When entering a dealer that shall remain anonymous in a town on the Peninsula in a city that if very well known for its University and venture funding which will also remain anonymous, we asked to speak to their bike fitter.
After the introductions Paul asked the fitter who will remain anonymous how the BFS products are used and the answer was: "Our approach to bike fitting is organic and we do not use The Wedges unless necessary!" Paul and I scratched our heads, look at each other, prompt the fitter with a few more questions and left the store.
What is organic about fitting a cyclist to the bike on a manner that does not mirror his/her natural foot position, whether being flat, varus or valgus? Now you can just guess what the inside joke is when we want to laugh! Until the end of March 2009, we will offer free parcel post shipping on your order if you can tell us the joke.
After the introductions Paul asked the fitter who will remain anonymous how the BFS products are used and the answer was: "Our approach to bike fitting is organic and we do not use The Wedges unless necessary!" Paul and I scratched our heads, look at each other, prompt the fitter with a few more questions and left the store.
What is organic about fitting a cyclist to the bike on a manner that does not mirror his/her natural foot position, whether being flat, varus or valgus? Now you can just guess what the inside joke is when we want to laugh! Until the end of March 2009, we will offer free parcel post shipping on your order if you can tell us the joke.
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Thanks for the note Mr. Comedy.
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ReplyDeleteBikePortland.org » Blog Archive » Economic downturn claims first ...
By Jonathan Maus (Editor)
Custom Bicycles of Portland, a high-end, custom bike retail shop and fitting studio that opened in Northwest Portland back in December, is closing its doors. Owner Adam Reiser says the “perfect storm” of a bleak local and national economic picture hit his business hard. But there was more to that storm than just the economy. ...
BikePortland.org » Blog Archive » Economic downturn claims first ...
By Jonathan Maus (Editor)
Custom Bicycles of Portland, a high-end, custom bike retail shop and fitting studio that opened in Northwest Portland back in December, is closing its doors. Owner Adam Reiser says the “perfect storm” of a bleak local and national economic picture hit his business hard. But there was more to that storm than just the economy. ...
http://bikeportland.org/2009/02/09/economic-downturn-claims-first-bike-shop-victim/
Instead of plastic wedges they use old tempeh patties.
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