I'm looking for a road bike and got fitted at my LBS this weekend. The question now is, how do I go about finding a bike that fits? How closely should I adhere to the measurements? I am looking for a road bike to do triathlons (sprint to half-Ironman distance), centuries, and possibly some commuting (though in reality I would probably just use my current MTB for commuting).
The recommended sizes were:
Seat Tube: 48cm
Top Tube: 50cm
Seat Tube Angle: 75
Crank Length: 165 cm
Stem length: 80
Wheel size: 650 cm
Does anyone have any recommendations for a bike this size? I'd prefer a triple between $600-$1600 but I am open to all suggestions! If I find something with a longer top tube, would it 'fit' if the stem was shorter? If I find a bike with a different seat tube angle, wouldn't that throw off the remaining measurements? Since the smallest Giant bikes have 52cm top tubes, are they all too 'giant' for me, or are there other factors to consider?
THANKS A MILLION for your help and input!
The recommended sizes were:
Seat Tube: 48cm
Top Tube: 50cm
Seat Tube Angle: 75
Crank Length: 165 cm
Stem length: 80
Wheel size: 650 cm
Does anyone have any recommendations for a bike this size? I'd prefer a triple between $600-$1600 but I am open to all suggestions! If I find something with a longer top tube, would it 'fit' if the stem was shorter? If I find a bike with a different seat tube angle, wouldn't that throw off the remaining measurements? Since the smallest Giant bikes have 52cm top tubes, are they all too 'giant' for me, or are there other factors to consider?
THANKS A MILLION for your help and input!