ok maybe I should elaborate, how best do you set your bike up for correct size, ie seat hight etc... Is there any guides that say a bike shop would use?Phill P said:You go to a good bike shop, talk to a lot of people, ride a number of bikes, go back to your shop, buy a bike, ride long and hard, learn, try to improve by adjusting the bike, or buy your next bike when you have an idea of what worked and what didn't with the first bike. If you got it fairly good on the first bike the second bike should only be for upgrade or wear out reasons.
The best way to judge is by riding, if I rode a bike that 'fit' I'd be on a 23" frame. I find riding a taller bike gives me better leg extension which fits my style.Scotttri said:ok maybe I should elaborate, how best do you set your bike up for correct size, ie seat hight etc... Is there any guides that say a bike shop would use?
A quick internet search will provide dozens of sites that provide guideliness on fitting. Read them, but don't take them for gospel. The best and only fitting system is to experiment till you find wha't comfortable for you.Scotttri said:ok maybe I should elaborate, how best do you set your bike up for correct size, ie seat hight etc... Is there any guides that say a bike shop would use?
Scotttri said:ok maybe I should elaborate, how best do you set your bike up for correct size, ie seat hight etc... Is there any guides that say a bike shop would use?
This is a good place to start after you have determined your proper frame size.LeDomestique said:A quick internet search will provide dozens of sites that provide guideliness on fitting. Read them, but don't take them for gospel. The best and only fitting system is to experiment till you find wha't comfortable for you.
I think what needs to be known here is how you plan on riding. Are you going to be in the spandex club, or are you more of a recreational rider? That definately will figure in to the whole process. I don't think spending $75 bucks will make a difference if you're just going bike pathing with the wife and kids. Cheers!Scotttri said:ok maybe I should elaborate, how best do you set your bike up for correct size, ie seat hight etc... Is there any guides that say a bike shop would use?
good point!mastronaut said:I think what needs to be known here is how you plan on riding. Are you going to be in the spandex club, or are you more of a recreational rider? That definately will figure in to the whole process. I don't think spending $75 bucks will make a difference if you're just going bike pathing with the wife and kids. Cheers!
I am not sure I agree with this statement. A good fit is a good fit. The principles and goals of a fit may vary. The result of a good fit is a correct riding position. This is helpful regardless of the type of ride.mastronaut said:I think what needs to be known here is how you plan on riding. Are you going to be in the spandex club, or are you more of a recreational rider? That definately will figure in to the whole process. I don't think spending $75 bucks will make a difference if you're just going bike pathing with the wife and kids. Cheers!
A racer would want to optimize power and optimize the drop, while a social tourer would likely to want comfort foremost. So I would say that purpose is important. Yet again, a good fitter would go through these at the beginning.vascdoc said:I am not sure I agree with this statement. A good fit is a good fit. The principles and goals of a fit may vary. The result of a good fit is a correct riding position. This is helpful regardless of the type of ride.
I agree. I fit into the recreational category myself...sogood said:A racer would want to optimize power and optimize the drop, while a social tourer would likely to want comfort foremost. So I would say that purpose is important. Yet again, a good fitter would go through these at the beginning.
Glad to see another vascular biker!
Scotttri said:Well I plan on raceing and rideing, probably 250-300km per week. I have a bike and i'm sure the frame size is about right it's just getting everything else set right. I do about 100-150km a week at the moment, but the bike doesn't feel likeit fits right
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