I've begrudgingly admitted that my size large softride that I bought used is probably too big for me. It hasn't stopped me from getting pretty quick, but... I'm going to try to include pics of me at the bottom so you can tell me how wrong my bike and position are.
So rather than replace the components which are a mix of 8 speed crap, I'm getting a new bike. I could use a little help on the steps; is this the best way to go about it?
1. Measure various body parts (what should I be measuring? I think I've seen charts of things, but can't find it)
2. Use body measurements to determine which bikes are likely to fit (how do I know this? If I end up being about right for a 55cm bike according to some chart, how do I figure out which bikes will work for me since it seems those numbers are meaningless across manufacturers?)
2A. Figure out which of those I can afford. I don't want to spend more than $2000, total.
3. Find dealers in area, try bikes out.
4. Get fit on bike that works and buy it.
What am I missing here and how do I get started?
oh, and here's me and my too large bike
So rather than replace the components which are a mix of 8 speed crap, I'm getting a new bike. I could use a little help on the steps; is this the best way to go about it?
1. Measure various body parts (what should I be measuring? I think I've seen charts of things, but can't find it)
2. Use body measurements to determine which bikes are likely to fit (how do I know this? If I end up being about right for a 55cm bike according to some chart, how do I figure out which bikes will work for me since it seems those numbers are meaningless across manufacturers?)
2A. Figure out which of those I can afford. I don't want to spend more than $2000, total.
3. Find dealers in area, try bikes out.
4. Get fit on bike that works and buy it.
What am I missing here and how do I get started?
oh, and here's me and my too large bike