When I first brought my bike to Erik, I had been rehabbing an injury (hip flexor/si joints) and was unable to pedal my bike more than 5 minutes without fairly intense pain. Erik understood completely how to set up a bike for someone with special needs like me, who was dealing with lower back and hip problems. His patience, thoroughness, and expertise resulted in a customized fit that enabled me to move out of rehab mode and back into fitness mode. In fact, after he set my bike up, I was immediately able to ride three times as long…in pain-free comfort! Over time, I have re-built my strength and have now completed two half-centuries, something I never thought would be possible! I highly recommend Erik and won’t let anyone else touch my bikes!
- Carla Criner
I have been a cyclist for 37 years and a triathlete for the past 5 years. There are people who know about bikes and then there are gurus. Erik Vitela is a guru. Without a doubt the absolute best at what he does.
My wife and I are extremely grateful for his advice and knowledge. Everthing he has told us and done for us is right on the money. I know have two bikes that I feel great on and I’m faster. My wife now rides without pain or discomfort and she’s faster than I am. After going to Erik you have no excuses. Thanks for everything Erik! Nick and Sheri Milnor
- Dr. Nick Milnor
After my fit appointment with Erik Vitela of Pro Cycle Works, I immediately noticed an increase in power available from each of my pedal strokes, followed immediately by an even balance in the pressure on my saddle, bars, and pedals. The individual-oriented, personal attention was clearly effective!
- Lindsay Hauser
“My personalized fit has increased my average speed on my tri-bike by 3 miles per hour over the last 3 months! Erik and Procycleworks have found the perfect mold for me and my bike. They analyzed my form, style, habits, size, weight, and ability to give me the perfect “natural” fit for my bike. Thanks to their exact fit, I travel more comfortably on my longer rides. In no small way, their precision helped me finish my recent Ironman 70.3 ride in record time. Thank you so much for your time and dedication.”
- Jon Woodford
Two years ago I took a nasty spill off my mountain bike and spent months in physical therapy trying to heal my lower back sprain and the resulting sciatica. I couldn’t ride my road bike without numbness in my left leg and foot, and just couldn’t generate any power with my left leg due to the sciatica. Erik worked with me over the course of a few weeks to change my bike fit to alleviate the pain and numbness in my leg and foot. We adjusted everything from the seat post (angled to straight), moving the cleats on my shoes, my seat height and more! Not only was I able to ride with out pain, but the pain hasn’t returned (despite numerous falls) and I use my road bike frequently as a training tool for mountain bike racing. Erik is thorough, professional, and he listens and provides excellent customer service.
- Kathy Karpinski