Why buy your bike from RDG Cycles?

1. Every athlete that commits to purchasing their bike from RDG gets measured to ensure that the frame selected will be bio-mechanically correct.
   • Most of the customers who schedule fittings were sold the wrong size frame.
   • You save money and valuable riding time due to the mere fact that the bike will fit your physical dimensions.
   • You won’t have to hassle with getting rid of a recently purchased bike in order to get one that actually fits.

2.  Regardless of how much you spend, the bicycle will be properly fitted to your specific requirements.
   • Buying the correct size frame is just the start. We then proceed to make sure that your feet, hands, and butt are in perfect alignment.
   • If necessary, we will make component changes (stem, handlebar, saddle, etc.) to further customize your body to your new bike. Most cyclists end up collecting different types of stems, handlebars, and saddles trying to find that sweet spot.  You won’t have to.

3. Value and Service.
   • All bikes purchase come with a service plan to ensure that bike is always shifting and braking properly.
   • Depending on the current promotions, parts and accessories will be discounted 1 year from the date of purchase.  Please call for further details.

• Commitment to the Cyclists

        From an objective standpoint, there is no fit shop in the Inland Empire more suited or better equipped to properly fit you to your bike than RDG Cycles. The whole shop is a fitting area. Complete with Computrainers, Motion Analysis Software, Cameras, and fitting tools too numerous to list. The shop does not look like your typical bike shop because we’re not out just to sell bikes. We’re here to help you find the best bike possible given your physical characteristics and your budget.

F.I.S.T Certified

 I attended Dan Empfield's Fit Institute Slowtwitch (F.I.S.T.) certification course this past spring. It was great to see fitting legends like John Cobb and Dan Empfield doing what they do best. I came away with more knowledge and protocols necessary in working with triahtletes, both new and old, the complicated method of fitting a triathlete to the correct tri frame, saddle and aerobar. Since, the skeletal system is held responsible for stabilizing the body to an appropriate tri-frame geometry, more empahasis is needed to allow a triathlete to use their bike with the greatest amount of power, comfort and biomechanical effeciency with the least possible effort. After all, they still need to do a marathon afterwards!!  Sounds easy enough? Doesn't it?

I was never one for school. Unless the subject matter is one that really intrigues me. So when the opportunity arose to attend Paul Levine's Signature Cycles Professional Bicycle Fitting Seminar came about, I jumped at the chance. Forget about the fact that I'm a "One" man shop. The chance to get on hand instructions from one of the pioneers of the bicycle fittings was going to benefit, not only me, but the athletes that approach me for bicycle fittings. Plus, I had a great time in Manhattan's Upper West Side.  The pictures to the left are of Paul Levine and Dr. Pam Wilson.  The ones on the right were of students taking part of the fit seminar.

I consider myself a veteran cyclist (been cycling for 20 years now) who enjoys cycling and to be competitive in my local recreational group rides.  It does not matter how many hours I spent on my bike (average 6 to 7 hours a week) or changing my setup, it just never felt comfortable and I always had to work much harder to be able to keep up.  A year ago I bought a brand new bicycle and got fitted in the shop, I really thought this will fix all my problems.

Four months ago I was ready to give up cycling for good because of cycling related injuries.  I had SERIOUS:

• MUSCLE STRAIN in my right FOOT.
• INFLAMMATION in both my ANKLES.
• TIBIAL ANTERIOR on right leg felt it was torn off from the bone.
• Left knee started to develop PAIN just below and underneath the PATELLA.

With many doctor and physical therapy sessions already scheduled, I decided to visit Marvin at RDG Cycling to check the bio-mechanical setup on my bicycle.   I signed up for the ultimate full fitting package.  My program took about about 8 hours over a period of 4 months with Marvin, I had to retrain my body how to bike in the new position.  It also took time to improve my flexibility and with that to fine tune my position.  Since I was personally very involved with my fitting program, it became a team effort and Marvin educated me a lot.  I am very glad to say that I finally feel comfortable on my bike and ride much stronger without any injuries.

I highly recommend Marvin, he is passionate in what he is doing and it is always great to visit him.  He is truly product neutral, absolutely NO stress or pressure to purchase any specific components during the fitting process.

Thanks Marvin.
Louis Bouwer

Jim's New Orbea Onix (Sort Of....) 

My story may be a bit different from the others in that I already had a good road bike when I found RDG.  My full carbon Orbea Onix had served me well for commuting and for Saturday morning club rides, but I had ongoing mechanical and comfort issues that other retailers had not been able to successfully address.

Although my bike rode smoothly, it always seemed to have a bit of flex to it and made a mysterious clicking noise every time I would ride out of the saddle.  Over the course of a couple of days, Marvin methodically switched various components in and out to isolate the source of the clicking.  Ultimately, he found there to be a defect with the crankset/bb and he worked with the manufacturer to replace the part.  No more clicking, and my bike feels stiffer than ever!

In terms of comfort, my riding position had always felt a bit cramped and the tips of my fingers would start to go numb on rides longer than one hour.  This, unfortunately, was my situation, despite the "professional" fit I had received at another retailer when I first bought my bike 3 years ago.  At RDG, without the slightest bit of a new bike hard-sell, and for a very reasonable charge, Marvin spent significant time and effort making several necessary adjustments to my current bike.  My riding position now feels much more natural, my hands no longer go numb, and I no longer feel cramped.  An added (and totally unexpected) benefit is that my body weight is now more appropriately distributed between the front and back tires, giving me far more control when cornering and descending.  Thank you so much Marvin.  I look forward to doing business with you again soon!    - Jim Wood, Huntington Beach, CA

Sr. Fred Chavez's Custom GURU Road Touring Special

Fred first came to RDG to get fitted on his steel Jamis. His fit was in desperate need of adjustments, as he was having trouble keeping the handlebar straight, even on the trainer. His current position was placing too much pressure on his shoulders, arms, and hands. He's been riding for over 20 years but has never been comfortable on his previous bikes. After two weeks of work, we found that "sweet spot" on the Jamis. As a result, he was able to finish the "Rosarito to Ensanada" bike ride with the greatest of ease. But the Jamis can only take him so far. So we decided to design a custom road bike that would be able to tackle some heavy touring and maybe even a little dirt in between. The bike you see below is the result of almost 3 months of collaboration. Fred's nickname is "Silver Burro".  His nickname and last name are forever etched on this frame. Special thanks to the folks at Spectrum Powdercoat for the beautifull etching work done on the frame.  As well has Jim Kish of KISH Fabrications for doing an excellent job on the custom rear rack mounts. Take a look at the specs.

• Custom Built GURU Titanium Frame
• Smooth Riding Wound Up Team X Carbon Fork
• SRAM Force Gruppo with Avid BB7 Mechanical Disk Brakes
• Torelli Aspect Carbon Road Handlebars, FSA SLK Seatpost, and Ritchey WCS Stem
• Garmin Edge 305 GPS Computer 

Hi Marvin,
I just wanted to say hi, and also enter my feedback about your great service via this email.
"I highly recommend Marvin's bike shop. I have ridden mountain bikes just for fun here and there. As one of my plans is to prepare for my second triathlon, the need for an entry level road bike emerged.
My knowledge of road bikes is very limited, so I started to surf the net, and called all bike shops around the area. Most of the calls gave me the answer I needed as far as price and availability. When I called Marvin, however, he went beyond that and started asking questions about my riding style, for what purpose I'd be using the bike, and more. His friendly attitude and his knowledge of the topic made me think that this would be the bike shop I'd like to buy my bike from. My first visit to Marvin's bikeshop turned out to be a great lesson on biking. The visit started with having measurements taken to fit the bike to my body, and he was in no hurry to sell me any bike. I left the shop with a bike that I have started riding, and it feels VERY light... it's a lightweight bike, and I am very happy with my purchase. The added bonus with Marvin is that his friendliness and approachness makes it all easier to ask questions, have them answered honestly, and have the certainty that I can keep learning about gadgets and bike related items that would help in my biking experience without being ripped off.

If anybody asked me what I think about RDG Cycles and Marvin's service, I can use a few words to qualify it: Professionalism, attention to detail, excellent customer service, great follow-up (yes, the phone calls are still in place just to check if I am doing well with the bike rides, and/or if there are any discomforts that can be fixed), but the BEST trait Marvin's has is his willingness to help with good advice and his patience.

Thanks very much! I, for sure, am telling my friends about you and RDGCycles."

Monica.

Business as usual....

Buying a bike is never what it seems. When Matty first approached me about riding I got the sense that he wasn't messing around. He scheduled a sizing fitting session to dertermin the correct size and geometry. Then we went on a 1 hour plus test ride around Chino/Chino Hills to validate my recommendations. By the way, that was the longest ride he ever went on. After that, we went about selecting the proper components needed to make his bike (and budget) a reality. I pretty much had everything in stock except for a couple of things. But the build came thru really well. Then we went on a "confirmation ride" to make sure everything is where it suppose to be. Presto! We have a new rider that trully fits his bike! You're probably asking, "does he go through all these steps with everybike he sells?".  The answer is "YES"!  Matty had a budget around $1500.00. For that price he got an almost fully custom bike with the proper stem lenght, handlebar width & height, and more.  Within 3 weeks, he was ready to go with a clipless pedal system I got him on some Sidi Genius Carbons and Look Keo sprints. Then we determined he had slight foot varus on left foot. We were able to correct that with "Bike Fit Systems's Big Meat Wedges". All of a sudden he's spinning like Ekimov! It doesn't get any better than that.

I'm a 58 year old man who played football and ran track in high school. I also ran recreationally for 15 years participating in 5 & 10 K runs and 1 marathon. Now that I am in my Golden Years are upon me I needed to find an aerobic activity that was not stressful on my joints. I was convinced by my sister's husband, that cycling was the answer; I listened to them since they have been at it for 7 years. I did not know much about cycling. I rode recreationally purchasing bikes over the counter. Unfortunately, in retrospect I found out that the over the counter bikes never fit me properly thus I experienced much discomfort in my rides including numbness in my arms and hands. I came across the RDG website and Marvin, made an appointment for the fitting. From the initial meeting with Marvin, I was totally impressed by his caring approach, not to mention Marvin is totally knowledgeable of the cycling industry and science of cycling. There is no compromise, Marvin wants only the best for his customer; it's not always the most expensive piece of equipment or the best deal, to Marvin it's the accurate fitting and equipment that will benefit you. Because of my body type, Marvin fit me into a 72* Laid Back Geometry cycle. I have been riding three times a week for over a month now, riding in comfort and progressing week to week, my cycling experience has been a real positive experience. Next month Ojai! It's been a great experience working with Marvin. I have found a person that I can trust and has vast knowledge of the business and science of cycling. I will continue coming back to Marvin even though I will be relocating to Long Beach. I highly recommend RDG Cycles and Marvin who either is just beginning or have been riding for years.

Matt Nuez Director, Nutrition, St. Francis Medical Center

Hey Marvin,

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Tammylynn's custom Everti Falcon. Super clean custom Ti frame finished in titaniums natural color.

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Brianna's custom GURU Svel'Ti. Nothing like a made-to-fit tinanium road frame just for you. Please note the awesome paint job with naked stays.