| Re: Bike Fit over time
Colorado Bicycler wrote:
> As I grow older (now 65) I had the road bike refitted last year.
> Raised the bars a bit, as I have had some problems with s sore neck
> from straining. My body has changed, my fit should change.
This is a questions I have been pondering as well. And I do ponder
alot. I do not have any idea if any of my bikes are the proper fit for
me. I think trying to find the perfect fit when you first start
riding is not necessary. With some more riding time, I will go to the
LBS and buy a bike which is suited for my needs and has a good fit.
Even at the gym I notice everyone who gets on a stationary adjusts the
fit of the bike. I get on the bike and wonder which way I should push
the all the levers...I have no clue. Supposedly my trainer is supposed
to show me the proper fit. The bikes have so many bells and whistles
that its confusing just starting the darn thing. Everything is so
technical now in gym equipment.
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My point is...and I think I do have a point....I persaonlly would find
a bike with a great fit after riding for awhile. Not when you begin. I
know that when I start riding miles and miles and miles and MILES, I am
going to need a bike that gives me the comfort of a good fit. For now,
I can ride on anything. (But not in the rain) ;-)
Maggie.
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