You know when something’s almost right, but not quite? That was me on the bike this season — strong legs, good rides, but always feeling a little cramped. Like there wasn’t enough space between my knees, bars, and chest. That tight, compressed feeling was low-key messing with my comfort, and honestly, my confidence.
So I booked a bike fit session with Dr. Brianna Hurt at B. Fit Performance Therapy. Let me tell you — it was next level.
From the jump, Dr. Hurt was kind, professional, and super knowledgeable. I got to change into my gear, hop on the bike, and go through a full live scan. Every adjustment came with a clear explanation: why we were tweaking the saddle height, what the handlebar rotation would change, how my shoe position was affecting my pedal stroke. Nothing cookie-cutter — all tailored to me and my Giant Defy. This was meticulously done, the entire process was almost 2hrs long and I loved every second of it.
The key changes?
Raised saddle
Saddle tilt adjusted
Handlebars set to my hands
The result? Instant comfort. On my first ride after the fit, the bike finally felt like an extension of me. No more knee-elbow traffic jams, no more feeling like I was folded in half. I felt more stable, more in control, and — this is a big one — more powerful on the climbs and sprints. Even cornering felt sharper.
There’s something special about that feeling when everything clicks. I’ve still got a lot of riding ahead this year, but now I’m doing it from a place of comfort and confidence.
Major thanks to Dr. Hurt (@bhurtinem) for getting me dialed in. Getting this bike fit was the best thing I’ve done after getting a bike. 🚲
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