Bike fits
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AllanES
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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
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
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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.Dry - 2015 Parlee ESX
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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
Relaxed geometry wise, the Giants are good for that as is the Wiler Gran Turismo, for example.0 -
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.0