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Newbie concerned about fit

  • 18-06-2012 4:02pm
    #1
    zenbuffy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭


    Hi,

    It's been a long time since I've done any cycling, so before settling on my new bike (a Trek FX 7.3, 17.5" frame) I got some advice from friends of mine who cycle, some shop recommendations, and all that stuff. And since it was on in work, I used the BTW scheme to pay for it (figured I might as well!).

    I've been hearing so much about how important the fit on a bike is, and I'm a bit worried that the shop I went to didn't seem to pay that much attention to the fit. I went to 2wheels in Sandymount, and they pretty much sent me out to give it a cycle, asked what I thought, and that was that. Now I'm just a bit worried that the frame size might not be right, and I don't know if they'll do some sort of fitting when I go to pick up the bike. I do have periodic problems with my knee so I just don't want to get this wrong and end up with a lovely bike that I'm too hurt to cycle :(

    (Re: frame size, as above, it's the 17.5" frame which felt fine, but then, what do I know?! I'm about 5' 3", not overly blessed in the height or leg length department - the first bike they sent me out on, I had to come back and get them to lower the saddle as I couldn't reach!)

    Am I just being overly worried here?


Comments

  • #2
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    I'd imagine they sent you out for a spin to make sure the frame size fitted you. You will probably be getting a different bike once the paper work us complete and sent off so they will fit the actual bike once you go to collect it. No point adjusting anything on a bike that's not actually yours. Just make sure when you collect the bike they adjust the saddle height and handle bars rtc etc to suit your size/dimensions.


  • #3
    zenbuffy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭zenbuffy


    Thanks for the reply, feel a bit less worried now. I'll make sure they adjust the saddle and handlebars when I get it, and hopefully all will be well. Really looking forward to getting my bike now!


  • #4
    langdang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,857 ✭✭✭langdang


    7.3 FX or 7.3 FX WSD?

    Sorry to put doubts in your mind.
    From looking at them there doesn't seem to be much difference except a more sloping top tube and a woman specific saddle. (Guessing you're female? )


  • #5
    zenbuffy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭zenbuffy


    Wasn't the women's one, just the regular one (but I am female, as you guessed). Might not be an issue now though, given the new thread I'm about to post :(


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