Breakaway Bikes · 1923 Chestnut Street · Philadelphia 19103 · 215.568.6002 · info@breakawaybikes.com
 

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Why we carry
the bikes we carry.

We don't just stock the hottest bikes found in this year's Tour. There is logic behind our selection. Read about it here.

A balance between
science and art.

Our bike fits combine state-of-the-art technologies with intuition that comes from over a decade's worth of fitting experience. You won't find a better fit anywhere else. Learn more here.

Tune-up! Dollar for dollar, it's the smartest upgrade you can make.
Routine maintenance will keep your bike running like new and keep the major repair expenses at bay. Go here for more information.

Get faster faster.
The Breakaway Training Center offers a complete selection of coaching, training, and testing services: everything you'll need to achieve your full potential. Read more.

Proper bike position is a key but commonly underestimated element in cycling. It improves balance, power, comfort, and bio-mechanical efficiency: all important factors in making you faster. But more than the performance gains—and considering cycling's repetitive motion and fixed position—a good fit is crucial in preventing injury.

Furthermore, the optimal position can fluctuate. It changes as you age and get in or out of shape. It is swayed by what you ride, where you ride, and how you ride. So in order to get the most out of your pedal stroke, it is important to stay on top of your bike fit.

Since we opened our doors in 2001, we have been recognized as a national benchmark for custom bike fittings. Our process combines industry standards like Fit Kit, LeMond Fitting Systems, and Retul (3D motion capture) with our own proprietary methods to determine a rider’s sweet spot on the bike.

Owner and head coach Joe Wentzell developed our bicycle fitting techniques and philosophies. In addition to studying exercise science at Temple University, Joe was a strength and conditioning coach for their Division 1 athletic program. It was there that he began developing his model for bio-mechanic efficiency for cyclists. His sports crossover theories are the same theories that have propelled the core strengthening craze. A fit session with Joe will shed new light on the critical role your core plays in cycling.

Basic Fits can be performed by any of our experienced staff on a walk-in basis. For Performance and Retul Fits, schedule an appointment with Richie Cortez, Max Hamalainen, or Joe Wentzell.
Experience the future of bike fitting.
Retul is the most advanced bicycle fitting system available today. The system incorporates amazingly precise 3D motion capture technology, immediate report capability, and millimeter-specific digitizing tools to provide the most accurate dynamic fitting solution in the industry.
Bike Fitting Menu

Basic Fit
$75
(Free with bike purchases under $1500)
A minimum requirement for any new bike purchase. Based on the industry standard Fit Kit system, the Basic Fit compares measurements taken from you against a statistical database to predict the your ideal frame size. This fit can be performed at any time. Appointments are not required but encouraged.
Time required: 30–45 minutes.

Performance Fit
$200
(Free with bike purchases over $1500)
This session is used to put you in the optimum riding position. It may take more than one session and may involve the prescription of core stability and flexibility routines before making adjustments to the bike. Includes a thorough interview to determine any pre-existing health issues or contraindications to a particular fit or exercise. We'll take a comprehensive series of measurements including leg length discrepancies, foot and stance analysis, and even hand size. We'll assess your cleat placement, knee-over-pedal position, saddle height, reach, handlebar drop, pedaling technique, and overall posture just to get you into the baseline position. As you pedal under close observation, we'll make meticulous tweaks to your fit to maximize comfort, efficiency and power. At the end of the session, we'll provide you with a print-out detailing your ideal set-up.
Time required: 2 hours
Items needed: bike, pedals, shoes and cycling apparel

Performance Retul Fit
$350
(only $150 with bike purchases over $1500)
Same session as the Performance Fit with the inclusion of Retul 3D motion capture analysis. This state-of-the-art fitting tool not only evaluates your position during the key points of the pedal stroke, but also every point in between and from every angle. We'll also do a before-and-after video analysis to spotlight the differences and improvements in your riding position. It doesn't get any more precise than this.
Time required: 3–4 hours
Items needed: bike, pedals, shoes and cycling apparel

Basic Fits can be performed by our experienced staff on a walk-in basis. For Performance and Retul Fits, schedule an appointment with Richie Cortez, Max Hamalainen, or Joe Wentzell.
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Breakaway supports Temple University's bicycling community. Stop by our mobile bike shop on 13th street, just north of the Bell Tower, or read about the Bike Temple program here.

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Breakaway Bikes
1923 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.568.6002
info@breakawaybikes.com

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Monday–Saturday: 10–7pm
Sunday: 12–5pm

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Index this: Breakaway Bikes is a bicycle shop located in Rittenhouse, Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We are a Cervelo, Colnago, Felt, Fuji, Gary Fisher, Giant, Scott, and Trek dealer and our store carries parts and accessories from Avid, Axiom, Bell, Bontrager, Breezer, Brooks England, Burley, CamelBak, Campagnolo, Castelli, Cat Eye, Chrome, Clif, Continental, Crank Brothers, CycleOps, DeFeet, ESI, Finish Line, FSA, Full Speed Ahead, Genuine Innovations, Giro, GU, Hammer Nutrition, Knog, Kryptonite, Lazer, Lezyne, Louis Garneau, Mad Alchemy, Michelin, Mirrycle, NiteRider, OnGuard, Osprey, Park Tool, Pearl Izumi, Pedro's, Planet Bike, Profile Design, Ritchey, Rudy Project, Salsa, Saris, SE Racing, Selle Italia, Shimano, Sigma Sport, SockGuy, SRAM, Surly, Tifosi, Topeak, TruVativ, Vision, Vittoria, Wilderness Trail Bikes, WTB. Besides our large selection, we also offer coaching services, indoor cycling classes, performance testing—VO2 Max, Wingate, blood lactate threshold—and performance bike fitting—using Fit Kit, LeMond Fitting Systems, and Retul 3D motion capture—for cyclists, triathletes, and multi-sport endurance athletes. Our service and repair department has extensive experience with road, time trial, triathlon, cyclo-cross, mountain, commuter, and children's bikes.
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