Proper fit and bike selection affects everything from handling and stability to comfort and efficiency and it is the most crucial step of proper bike selection. Regardless of the price of the bike, your experience level, or any other variable, you should not have to adapt your body to the needs of your bike your bike should be selected because of its ability to fit the needs of your body. Completing a proper bike fit first allows you to find the frame geometry and component options that make the most sense for your needs. This is akin to building the house before creating the plans. Many riders make the mistake of choosing a bike first and then having it “fit” after. In order of importance, focusing on the following items offers a foolproof way to get a really good bike for your needs the first time. However, selecting the right bike can be a daunting task and many newer riders get directed to focus on items in the wrong priority. Getting your first road or tri bike is one of the biggest steps that you, as an athlete, can take to enhance your enjoyment and performance riding a bike. I’ve heard that it is important to get high quality components, like Shimano Dura Ace, but beyond that I am unsure what to look for when choosing a bike. All of my riding takes place on the road and I recently signed up for my first triathlon and I want to get the right bike. Q: I have been riding a mountain bike on the road for a year now and I am ready to get a more road specific bike. A version of this article was originally printed in Triathlete Magazine – May 2011 IssueĬontent of this article updated as of 12/13/18
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