New components and bike fit

markhewitt1978

I'm thinking of getting a new seatpost and saddle, but I'm also planning on getting a bike fit. Which leaves me with a dilemma, that do I get the new components now, and run the risk that the fit shows up that these need to be swapped out for something else. Or, leave it until after the fit; but then if I get fitted using my current seatpost/saddle then the fit may not translate to the new stuff?

I'm assuming in this that the shop won't have the thing I want there and then if replacements are required.

I'm assuming on a bike fit that once it's done you lock stuff down and you don't change it, so what's generally done with changes made after a bike fit?

kajjal

Unless you are very unlucky or a long way off on current fit / sizing which seems unlikely saddle and seat post are easily adjusted in a bike fit so you should be good to go.. If you were buying a stem / bars etc I would be more concerned. Ask the bike fitter and see what they suggest.

jonny_trousers

markhewitt1978 wrote:

I'm assuming on a bike fit that once it's done you lock stuff down and you don't change it, so what's generally done with changes made after a bike fit?

If you like the way the fitter has set your bike up then you buy new gear that will allow you similar dimensions. If you feel you could make alterations then you go for it.

Since my fit about 10 months ago, I'm on the same bike and am using the same length stem as was recommended. That's pretty much the only aspect of the fit that I haven't since altered. The bike now feels great.

My advice, use the money you were going to spend on the bike fit to experiment with different length stems. No one understands your body better than you do.

Speckled

I would buy the parts and take them along to the bike fit unopened, then you can always return them if they arent suitable.

On one of my bike fits i was first fitted with a fizik antares saddle, switched it later in the fit to a arione and it chucked some of the settings out and things had to be re-adjusted. I personally wouldnt want to start changing parts after a fit

lawrences

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

markhewitt1978 wrote:

I'm assuming on a bike fit that once it's done you lock stuff down and you don't change it, so what's generally done with changes made after a bike fit?

If you like the way the fitter has set your bike up then you buy new gear that will allow you similar dimensions. If you feel you could make alterations then you go for it.

Since my fit about 10 months ago, I'm on the same bike and am using the same length stem as was recommended. That's pretty much the only aspect of the fit that I haven't since altered. The bike now feels great.

My advice, use the money you were going to spend on the bike fit to experiment with different length stems. No one understands your body better than you do.

How much money did you pay for someone to tell you how long your stem needs to be?

jonny_trousers

lawrences wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

markhewitt1978 wrote:

I'm assuming on a bike fit that once it's done you lock stuff down and you don't change it, so what's generally done with changes made after a bike fit?

If you like the way the fitter has set your bike up then you buy new gear that will allow you similar dimensions. If you feel you could make alterations then you go for it.

Since my fit about 10 months ago, I'm on the same bike and am using the same length stem as was recommended. That's pretty much the only aspect of the fit that I haven't since altered. The bike now feels great.

My advice, use the money you were going to spend on the bike fit to experiment with different length stems. No one understands your body better than you do.

How much money did you pay for someone to tell you how long your stem needs to be?

Well clearly just the right amount, given that I'm still using the same stem. Don't get me wrong, I got the whole two-and-a-half-hour Retul shebang. I've just since discovered that I'm more comfortable given the subsequent numerous tweaks I've made. Given my experience, I do think the value of bike fits is a little exaggerated here.

MrSweary

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

lawrences wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

markhewitt1978 wrote:

I'm assuming on a bike fit that once it's done you lock stuff down and you don't change it, so what's generally done with changes made after a bike fit?

If you like the way the fitter has set your bike up then you buy new gear that will allow you similar dimensions. If you feel you could make alterations then you go for it.

Since my fit about 10 months ago, I'm on the same bike and am using the same length stem as was recommended. That's pretty much the only aspect of the fit that I haven't since altered. The bike now feels great.

My advice, use the money you were going to spend on the bike fit to experiment with different length stems. No one understands your body better than you do.

How much money did you pay for someone to tell you how long your stem needs to be?

Well clearly just the right amount, given that I'm still using the same stem. Don't get me wrong, I got the whole two-and-a-half-hour Retul shebang. I've just since discovered that I'm more comfortable given the subsequent numerous tweaks I've made. Given my experience, I do think the value of bike fits is a little exaggerated here.

Kinda depends on the individual really doesn't it?

jonny_trousers

MrSweary wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

lawrences wrote:

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

markhewitt1978 wrote:

I'm assuming on a bike fit that once it's done you lock stuff down and you don't change it, so what's generally done with changes made after a bike fit?

If you like the way the fitter has set your bike up then you buy new gear that will allow you similar dimensions. If you feel you could make alterations then you go for it.

Since my fit about 10 months ago, I'm on the same bike and am using the same length stem as was recommended. That's pretty much the only aspect of the fit that I haven't since altered. The bike now feels great.

My advice, use the money you were going to spend on the bike fit to experiment with different length stems. No one understands your body better than you do.

How much money did you pay for someone to tell you how long your stem needs to be?

Well clearly just the right amount, given that I'm still using the same stem. Don't get me wrong, I got the whole two-and-a-half-hour Retul shebang. I've just since discovered that I'm more comfortable given the subsequent numerous tweaks I've made. Given my experience, I do think the value of bike fits is a little exaggerated here.

Kinda depends on the individual really doesn't it?

That was exactly my issue. I know it's not the case with all bike fits, but I found the Retul fit to be too general. It didn't at all take into consideration my sloping shoulders, for example, an aspect of my physiology that's turned out to be pretty fundamental where getting comfortable on the bike is concerned.