bike fitters, brain surgeons, dentists...all the same thing

I had no idea.

I mentioned a few days ago that I had to take my bike back to the shop for a tune up and, while I was there, the real bike fitter would do whatever it is he does.

Well, I figured, since this guy wasn't there on the day when I bought the bike, maybe I ought to find out when he is there, to make sure I don't miss him twice...so I called the shop and asked about this coming weekend. The story was, "It's his day off, but I'll have him call you, or..what's your e-mail address. I'll have him get in touch." Well, OK. Whatever.

Didn't hear from him, but the guy from the shop called today. "Can you be here at noon on Saturday? He has an opening then."

Excuse me? He has an opening then? What? Is he fitting me into a cancellation? I had no idea you needed an appointment to see the guy at a bike shop that adjusts the seat to fit, and makes sure the pedals are just so, and whatever else he does. I guess he's that much of an allen wrench specialist, and only shows up for the amount of time he's booked. Does this mean I could be in for a learning experience? All I have to say is, this had better be some kind of bike fitting.