Bicycler Retailer Industry Spotlight

Recently Herbert Krabel, Editor-in-Chief of Slowtwitch.com featured a new industry spotlight on GearWest Bike and Tri ‘s Grand Poobah, Kevin O’Conner. Gear West Bike and Tri is one of the midwest’s largest multisport shops and certainly a main hub in the Minneapolis triathlon scene. Home to one of the top pro triathletes on the circuit and a perennial favorite of ours, David Thompson, GearWest Bike and Tri is certainly knowledgeable and experienced in bike fit excellence. Check out the whole article here, but also pay close attention to the particular Q&A below.

ST: If a customer has only $300 to spend on new speed, what will you tell him/her to get?

Kevin: Easy answer, get a bike fit. From what I see at races, I would estimate that more than half the people at a race would go faster if they were fit better (or fit at all) on their bike. Go to someone that has the experience in fitting someone like YOU. All really good bike fitters have earned a reputation with their work so it isn't too hard to find out who the good ones are.