If you can make it to Seattle, call us at 206-527-4822
to set an appointment, or send us an e-mail

Steps for purchasing a Rodriguez from outside the State of Washington:

If you prefer, you can download this page in an editable PDF format right here

• First a bicycle fitting is performed on the rider (see Fit Instructions). Video instructions for this process are here, or on Youtube here.
• The fitting information is then sent from the web, e-mailed, faxed, or called in to us
• After fit information is received, we can recommend a size of frame for the best fit
• Fill out the "Which bike are you interested in?" form and send it in with your fit measurements (At this stage we usually will exchange several e-mails, phone calls etc... because we really like to give personalized service)
• At this point a full deposit is paid
• We charge you shipping and handling as follows (Inside the Continental U.S. with insurance included):
  • We charge you $250 shipping and handling to your doorstep for a regular bike.
  • We charge you $450 shipping and handling for a Toucan or Test Pilot tandem.
  • We charge you $125 shipping and handling for a S&S coupled single bike.
  • We charge you $250 shipping and handling for a S&S coupled tandem.

See our FAQ page or shoot us an e-mail if you have any questions regarding a long distance order. We sell about 22% of our bikes to out-of-state customers, and each customer is different. We can address any individual concerns that you may have about ordering a bicycle that you haven't seen yet.

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Custom Bicycles and Tandems:

We will work directly with you to design your custom bike.

You can send us your fit numbers by following the instructions below and filling in this form or:

• You can download this editable PDF format version right here
• It can then be faxed to us at 206-527-8931, sent to us through this form, e-mailed to us or mailed to us at

  R+E Cycles
  5627 University Way NE
  Seattle, WA 98105

We keep about 40 colors in stock and can custom order any color that you'd like. After we've had a chance to discuss your preferences, we will work with you on color and paint design one on one.

To read more about how a full custom Rodriguez bike sale is completed, browse through our FAQ's or read our Custom Bike Description

Rodriguez Bicycle Fitting Instructions.

Watch Video Instructions Here

Follow the instructions below and fill in the measurements on this page.

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Watch Video Instructions Here If you own a metric tape measure you can take the measurements in metric. If not we will convert for you. To perform the fit you will need a partner, a tape measure, and a rigid ruler or carpenter's square. The measuring needs to be done in bare feet or light socks while holding your body erect. 1.) INSEAM: While standing with your feet about 2 inches apart pull the ruler firmly up into your crotch, keeping one hand in front and one in back. Have your partner make sure the ruler is level and record the distance from the top of the ruler to the ground. If using a carpenter's square do all measuring against a wall to maintain level on the square. 2.) THIGH: While kneeling with your knees about 5 cm apart, follow the same procedure as for the inseam measurement. 3.) FOOT LENGTH: Position your heels against the wall and measure the distance from the wall to the end of the large toe. 4.) TORSO: This is the reverse inseam measurement. Hold the ruler level against your crotch and have your partner measure the distance from the ruler to the top of your manubrium (This is the 'V' shaped soft area below your Adam's apple. The measurement will be to the bottom of the 'V'.) This is easy to do if your partner hooks the tape on the bottom edge of the ruler and subtract the width of the ruler before the measurement is recorded. 5.) ARM: With the ruler held the way an archer would grip a bow, hold your arm at about a 45 degree angle extended out to the side. You partner will measure from the ruler to the edge of your shoulder. 6.) SHOULDER WIDTH: Measure the distance from the edge of each shoulder from acromion* to acromion*. * The edge of your shoulder is marked by the acromion. To find the acromion, let your arm hang down at your side. With the other hand, feel down the side of your neck and along the top of your shoulder. Just about where the top of your shoulder ends and your arm begins, you will feel a bony point. This is your acromion. Check to make sure that you have found the right spot by continuing to feel the point with your finger while you move your arm around. You will feel that this is the point where the movement of your arm originates. Remember to subtract the width of the ruler before recording the measurement. 7.) YOUR HEIGHT 8.) YOUR WEIGHT

EXISTING BIKE NUMBERS: If you are currently riding a bike that you like, or dislike, it will be helpful if we know the current fit measurements that you are used to. If you really like, or dislike, your current bike we will be discussing all of that via e-mail or phone before we set up your new bike. 1.) Seat tube: Along the angle of the seat tube measure from the center of the bolt that holds on the cranks to the top of the tube that the seat post is inserted into. 2.) Seat height: Along the angle of the seat tube measure from the pedal in it's lowest position to the top of the seat. 3.) Reach to bars: Measure from the center of the seat post where it attaches to the seat to the center of the handlebars. For this measurement hold the tape level to the ground. 4.) Seat to ground: Measure from the top of the seat to the ground. Hold the tape measure perpendicular to the ground. 5.) Bars to ground: Measure from the top of the bars to the ground. Hold the tape measure perpendicular to the ground.