Which store for sizing for a new bike!

PoleStar

Ok this is probably a sign of total cluelessness but I am gonna get a road bike for less than 1000 on bike to work scheme.

This is for tri training (but I can't afford a try bike and probably don't need one anyway).

So I have seen the likes of the defy 2 and GT series 4. Was in a store today and told "ya that bike is a medium size and would be about right for you".

Just wondering should it be more "scientific" when sizing the bike, esp when spending a fair whack of cash? Or is standing over the cross bar enough measurement needed?

If not, what stores take it seriously in terms of measuring the size and what stores would people recommend where they will do this before you buy?

Also if there are any other recommendations on sub 1000 bikes let me know!

Henlars67

PoleStar wrote: »

Ok this is probably a sign of total cluelessness but I am gonna get a road bike for less than 1000 on bike to work scheme.

This is for tri training (but I can't afford a try bike and probably don't need one anyway).

So I have seen the likes of the defy 2 and GT series 4. Was in a store today and told "ya that bike is a medium size and would be about right for you".

Just wondering should it be more "scientific" when sizing the bike, esp when spending a fair whack of cash? Or is standing over the cross bar enough measurement needed?

If not, what stores take it seriously in terms of measuring the size and what stores would people recommend where they will do this before you buy?

Also if there are any other recommendations on sub 1000 bikes let me know!

Do NOT buy the GT series 4. I bought one of those a few months back & have had quite a bit of trouble with it.
Also the wheels that come with that particular bike are ****e .

I really regret not getting a different bike but can't afford to change at the moment.

Without asking which shop & town you were in, I will ask, was the shop in the North West of the country?
I ask because when it sounds like they aren't too bothered about you getting the right size and just wanted to make the sale. Sounds similar to when I bought mine though I insisted he order in a bike in my size.
He had tried to tell me that the one on display would do me if I put the saddle down as low as it could go.

Dinging

Talk to the guys in Fitzcycles, based in Stillorgan, Co Dublin http://www.fitzcycles.ie/ they take bike fitting very seriously. I just recently had a bike fitted with them and was surprised how detailed this was. They take height, inside leg, foot size, arm length, shoulder width etc and plug this data into a software program that then calculated the correct frame size. This takes about 10 minutes and then they do it all again, this is to ensure the data is correct and that no measurement was incorrect. They then sit you on a test bike that can have all contact points in the frame adjusted to see whats comfortable for you in terms of saddle height, bar angle etc. This setup is then replicated into an actual bike. They do charge for this service but if you do buy a bike the cost of the fitting will be taken off the bike. Overall the fiting is well worth getting. They have a good selction of bikes and good back up service, free servicing for a year on a bike. I have no connection to then I'm just a very satisfied customer.

PoleStar

Thanks for the tips on the GT.

Still havent found good recs yet for a store

My budget is 1000 and looking for a road bike (for triathlon) (ideally would love a tt bike but dont have the money)

triggermortis

PoleStar wrote: »

Still havent found good recs yet for a store

was post 3 not a good rec???

Maybe if you told us where in the country you are then you might get more helpful information from people local to you. Or try google..

Andy-Pandy

I'll second Fitzcycles, bought my bike off of them and have been delighted with the service, their pricing is excellent as well. Its always nice when you walk into a bike shop and they know you by name.