I bought my first fast bike, the 2017 Specialized Roubaix Comp. I got good advice about that on these forums. The thing is an absolute pleasure to ride and in fact it has made me faster and able to hold a better pace longer. It’s all true; a good bike helps. Unfortunately, the fit is an issue. My first ride was a 45 mile jobber. My Achilles tendon was screaming at the end. It forced me to ice and take days off. I’d call it an injury. I called BikeFit.com and they were great (seriously, they were very generous) but they encouraged me to go back to the store for an adjustment. I did that. A different guy fitted me. He lowered the seat and moved my cleats back. They had been moved up because I made a comment about my toe hitting the wheel when I made a sharp turn. Anyway, it is FAR better so that is good BUT my Achilles is still getting sore when I ride.
I noticed that the left cleat (it’s only the left tendon that hurts) is not at the exact same point as the right. My plan is to adjust it so that it is. Good idea or no?
What would you do? Go back to the same store? Find a professional fitter? If so, who?
Please, any advice you can give is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I noticed that the left cleat (it’s only the left tendon that hurts) is not at the exact same point as the right. My plan is to adjust it so that it is. Good idea or no?
What would you do? Go back to the same store? Find a professional fitter? If so, who?
Please, any advice you can give is greatly appreciated. Thank you.