For more information on BikeFitr, the Studio or the actual people that do the fitting, click on the sections below.
BikeFitr is located in Salt Lake City, and attracts cyclists not only from the immediate area and surrounding counties, but also the bordering states of Colorado, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming. BikeFitr is the pro fitting studio of Fit Kit Systems, which supplies bike sizing and fitting tools and education to other bicycle retailers and fitters.
BikeFitr is an independent fitting studio and is not a subsidiary of a bike brand or other retail store. BikeFitr was established by John Higgins to offer a bike fitting service that focuses on achieving the most appropriate and effective bike-body relationship for you, the cyclist. John is assisted by two part time bike fitters, Bill Gros and Ryan Szabo. Both bring complimentary skills in coaching and racing, and have a keen eye for movement. Both have been trained by John so that we collectively practice a shared philosophy of fitting and follow a consistent process to get the best results we can for our clients.
As a specialty business the primary focus in here is bike fitting and not repairs, coaching or some other occupation in which bike fitting is a sideline and secondary activity. BikeFitr is Utah's premier bike fitting studio.
Hello, my name is John Higgins. I have been cycling for 50+ years (I'm older than you think, but not ancient) and have direct experience with many different styles of bikes and riding including road, mountain and touring bikes. I've been a regular bike commuter, a bikepacker and gravel grinder before they were a thing, and competitive racer on both road and mountain bikes.
However being an experienced and accomplished cyclist does not make one a bike fitter. I was curious about the mysteries of bike fitting and jumped at an opportunity to commence learning about bike fitting in 2007 while working for a major bicycle retail chain.
Since then I have worked with thousands of riders, from teenagers to retirees, casual riders to competitors, commuters, tourer's, racers (road, mountain, triathlon), and people with chronic neck, back and joint issues and injury history. These cyclists are people who wanted to know what size bike to buy; wanted to ride but experienced too much discomfort; wanted to ride further / faster with less suffering; or just wanted to make sure their bike was optimized from the get-go.
In 2014 I established BikeFitr and in 2015 I became a co-owner and the manager of Fit Kit Systems, the bike fitting school that I originally trained with. I now supply fitting equipment, systems, and education to other bike fitters and bicycle retailers around the globe.
As a member of the International Bike Fitting Institute I am committed to continuing to increase my bike fitting skills and maintain a high level of professional expertise. There are a lot of bike fitters touting their experience, but experience without ongoing education is just repetition. I continually refine and develop my experience through learning more.
Bike Fitting Education
- Fit Kit Systems: Level 1, 2 and 3 (2007 – 2014)
- Medicine of Cycling: Bike Fit University, Colorado Springs: 2014, 2016, 2017
- BikeFit: Foot-Pedal Interface 2015
- Interbike: Fit Symposium, Las Vegas: 2015, 2016, 2017; Reno: 2018
- International Cyclefit Symposium, Manchester, UK 2016
- Slowtwitch Fit Institute (FIST certified), 2017
- BikeFit: Level 1 and Level 2, 2018
- International Symposium of Cycling Optimization, Munster, Germany 2018
- Velogicfit: Introduction to 3D Bike Fitting, 2019
- Cyclologic: Cycling Analysis Professional, 2020
- Functional Movement Systems: FMS1., 2020
- ISCO: Integrating LEOMO into Bike Fitting, 2020
- ISCO: Tri and TT Fit Specifics, 2022
- Torke Cycling: Start Bike Fitting, Body Positioning, Foot Activation, Saddle Fitting, Off Road Positioning, Aero Optimization. 2023
International Bike Fitting Institute Level 3 certified.
Writing, Presenting and Teaching
I am a regular contributor to Cycling Utah, the regions #1 publication on all things bicycle, and have been an invited presenter on bike fit at bike industry tradeshows: Interbike (2017, 2018) and CABDA (2016, 2019). I also teach bike fitting to other people, through Fit Kit Systems.
You can find some of my articles on fit related topics over on the Fit Kit Systems blog.
Cycling Cred (because some people want to know)
MTB
- Mid Week MTB series; 3rd place age group series in 2013, 2022. 2nd place in Masters in 2023
- USA Cycling National MTB Championship, 1st place age group, 2012
- USA Cycling National MTB Marathon, 5th place age group 2013
GRAVEL
- Crusher in the Tushars: 3 times 2nd place finisher over 11 years in 3 different age groups
- Participation in multiple local gravel races including Wild Horse, Cedar City Fire Road, Dirty Dino, RPI
ROAD
- Many hill climb podiums
- High Uintas classic podium
- SLC Crit series 2021 - 3rd place, Masters B
- SCL Crit series 2022 - 3rd place, Masters B
- Lotoja finisher 2022
Hello, I'm Bill. I started racing in 1985 in the midst of the Greg Lemond era. Looking for a sport to replace my beloved baseball, I began training for triathlons. When my hometown bike shop in Brunswick, Maine put on a bike race in May of that year, I participated and was hooked. I have over 25 years of bicycle racing experience with over 1,000 career starts. I am an accomplished Master level racer, and directed my own team, PTS Racing LLC, based in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
I started coaching in 2006, and hold a USA Cycling Level 1 (Elite) Coaching Certification, am Certified in Power Training, a Level 1 USA Track Coaching Certification, and have been an American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer. I am a 2017 PowerTap Local Coach and was a 2016 PowerTap Grassroots Athlete.
Studying cyclist power files and performance led me to identify bike fit issues that were holding athletes back. All the coaching and training in the world wont result in the desired achievements if the cyclist is not well positioned to use their muscles and fitness on the bike. Bike fit is the key to unlock the performance potential in a well trained cyclist.
I enjoy working with cyclists of any level but am especially motivated by those who are competing, and who want to optimize their performance.
Notable Achievements
2001 - 1st Bob Beal Masters Stage Race – 35+
2001 - 1st Bob Beal Masters Stage Race Criterium
2004 - 1st MABRA Criterium Championships 30+
2005 - 1st Tour of Walkersville RR
2005 - 1st The Mayor’s Main Street Classic
2007 - 1st City Center at Oyster Point Criterium
2010 - 1st Capital Criterium
2011 - 1st Dawg Days of Summer Circuit Race
2012 - 1st Tour of Americas Dairyland Fond Du Lac Crit 45+
2013 - 1st Turkey Hill Country Classic RR
2014 - 1st Air Force Cycling Classic Criterium
2014 - 1st Tour of Washington County Kick Off Criterium
2015 - 1st Ride Sally Ride Criterium
2015 - 1st Crossroads Classic Mocksville Criterium
2016 - 1st Crossroads Classic Statesville Criterium
2017 - 1st Rocky Mountain Raceways/Utah Criterium Series
Thanks for dropping by! My name is Ryan Szabo. I am a husband, father to two amazing boys, and a competitive Cat 1 cyclist. I have been around bikes since I was in the womb. Both my parents were athletes that competed at the highest level. As is typical with most youth, I wanted nothing to do with the sport my parents loved. Instead, I grew up racing motocross until the age of 18. I traveled across the country racing all National level events. While attending college in South Florida, I finally caught the bug for the bicycle on a local group ride and have been hooked ever since.
Coming from a competitive background, I started racing right away. There was no shortage of racing in South Florida, and I was able to progress from a Cat 5 to a Cat 2 in one season. In 2013, I packed my bags and headed West.
As a type A athlete, I am always looking to optimize my performance both on and off the bike. Having had more bike fits than I care to admit, I have always been left wanting more out of my on-bike positioning. After becoming frustrated with my position and bike(s) handling, I decided to take matters into my own hands and started “tinkering”. I went headfirst into researching the philosophies of the top bike fitters across the country and around the world, picking bits of information that I could relate to and applied them to my own position.
Once I was able to get a better understanding of how the body connected to the bicycle, I realized that no gadgets or gizmos could put a person in an optimal position. As a bike fitter, I focus on comfort, pelvic stability, breathing and balance in motion to optimize a person’s position. If we cannot get comfortable on the bike, there is no chance of getting aero and going fast.
I invite you to schedule an appointment and allow me to help enhance your cycling experience. Whether you’re a competitive racer, weekend warrior, or recreational rider – I want to see how we can get you performing at your highest potential.
A selection of my racing results:
2023 – 3rd Wattfest at Utah Motorsports Cat 1/2/3
2022 – 1st Wattfest at Utah Motorsports Cat 1/2/3
2022 – 1st Intermountain Healthcare Criterium Men Pro/Cat ½
2022 – 1st Goshen Circuit Race Men’s A
2022 – 2nd West Mountain Road Race Cat 1/2/3
2022 – 8th Tulsa Tough Day 2 Cat 1/2
2021 – 3rd Sugarhouse State Criterium Cat 1/2/3
2016 – 2nd Valley of the Sun Crit Cat ½
Florida Cat 3 State Criterium Champion
2x New Mexico Men Pro/1/2 State Criterium Champion
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