I have been riding/racing for over 35 years and I’m almost 60 years old. The last 5-10 years I have really felt a loss of power which I attributed to, well getting older. Over the years I have had various aches and pains in my, knees, hands, wrists, shoulders and back which I accepted as “normal” pain from bike riding. \r
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I have often thought about getting “professionally fitted” but it was never a realistic priority since life and raising a family was my 1st priority. So, this year I decided I would finally get that fitting and try to get rid of some of those aches I have lived with for years. I searched the internet and discovered ATA Cycles and the Fit Lab. On the web site I watched the fit videos and listened to the technical explanation and analysis of each of the steps of the fit process. It was obvious that owner Husam Sahin was not only a master bike fitter but passionate about cycling and people. He wants each bike rider to have the best experience they can have riding a bicycle. It doesn’t matter if you are a nationally ranked rider or just someone who loves to ride -- the process did not distinguish. \r
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I called ATA, spoke with Husam and made an appointment for my fitting. Upon arrival I was greeted by the friendly staff and Husam who welcomed me to ATA cycles. We then began the detailed process of fitting which takes 1.5-2 hours to complete. Husam’s enthusiasm for my fitting and attention to details made me feel special, like I was a national caliber rider, not a 60 year old recreational cyclist. After watching him interact with other customers, it’s obvious that he treats everyone as if they were national caliber riders.\r
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As part of the process I was setup on the adjustable Argon bike using the measurements from my current bike and my power output was 175 watts. The next step was incredible to me. Husam dialed in the bike with my recommended measurements based on my fitting and I started to ride. The power meter was facing down so I couldn’t see it and Husam asked how it felt. The new position immediately felt good, different but good. I then lifted the power monitor so I could see it and WOW! it was reading 225 watts. I had increased my power by 50 watts and felt comfortable doing it. I wasn’t expending any more energy than I had previously but was now generating 225 watts of power. \r
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The next step was the most fun, choosing a frame from 3-frames Husam recommended that would fit my body and selecting a component group.\r
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If you are passionate about bikes and want to get the most out of your cycling experience whether it’s riding a century, fast group riding or racing, ATA Cycles is the place to go! You won’t regret it! \r
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Pros: Passion for Cycling! Knowledgeable+friendly Staff!
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