Bike fits

AllanES
AllanES Posts: 151
edited May 2013 in Road general
I'm a little confused as to what comes first.
Purchasing the bike or getting the bike fit? I guess from reading around it can be done either way round.

However, I'm thinking of upgrading my bike so would people recommend choosing the bike I want and then getting the bike fit? Or getting the bike fit and buying the bike based on that information? Especially since I'm looking for a sportive (relaxed) geometry bike rather than an out and out racer :)
Red Triban 3
Giant Defy 1

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  • stongle
    stongle Posts: 61
    Some places offer you a refund on the fit, if you spend x.

    Well normally's its several x's but you get the idea.
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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    AllanES wrote:
    I'm a little confused as to what comes first.
    Purchasing the bike or getting the bike fit? I guess from reading around it can be done either way round.

    However, I'm thinking of upgrading my bike so would people recommend choosing the bike I want and then getting the bike fit? Or getting the bike fit and buying the bike based on that information? Especially since I'm looking for a sportive (relaxed) geometry bike rather than an out and out racer :)
    Well, until you get a fitting/measuring, you won't know which size you need to go for. They will take every body dimension in mind. Bear in mind every bike out there has a different geometry, so a 56cm in a Colnago won't be the same as a 56cm Trek for instance. Go to a GOOD fitter who will be able to advise you and explain what frame to go for. And most fitters give you discount on a bike/frame if you bikefit with them.

    Relaxed geometry wise, the Giants are good for that as is the Wiler Gran Turismo, for example.
  • edten
    edten Posts: 228
    Generally top tube is the most important measurement. if your current frame fits you well then it is likely that a frame with the same or slightly smaller top tube will fit you. The reach can be tuned with different stem length.
    Frame angles can affect this a little but in my experience the stem length can make allowances for this.

    It is still worth booking a fit in with a good bike fitter but getting them to compare geometry with existing (assuming it is a good fit) and the new frame geo. They'll have the experience to review the angles and see how it affects position.

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