I am from Christchurch New Zealand and I am looking for a TT/Tri Bike for Half IM distance events
The challenge I have is that with our small country (in most cases) if I want to test or try a Tri/TT bike I have to buy it. I cannot go to the local Felt shop and ride an IA, or the local Specialized dealer and ride a Shiv. I need to buy it and they will get it in for me. I need to be sure about what I order.
This is where the challenge is
What size do I need to buy or which bike is the best fit option for me.
"Get a bike fitter to tell me what I need" is the catch phrase. So far all the bike fitters I have tried have said they can set up an existing bike for me. I read on here that many of you have access to a fitter who will recommend a best option bike based upon fit numbers. I have never had a bike fit done in the past.
Available options I have found suitable for price are as follows
2019/2020 Canyon Speedmax CF direct from Canyon - I am thinking the XS, not 100% sure on which model, 7.0, 8.0. 8.0SL
2020 Specialized Shiv Elite from LBS - I am thinking XS
2020 Felt IA Advanced from LBS - I am thinking 48cm
2020 Trek Speed Concept from LBS - I am thinking Small
2019 Argon18 E117+ from Merlin and build the bike from the ground up. - I am thinking XS
I am not to worried about the component spec on any of the bikes as I can always upgrade that at a later date. My primary concern is getting the best fitting option for me.
I am 164cm tall
I am of average flexibility
I weigh 64kg
What else do I need to provide to get an indication of size from any fit experts.
Regards
The challenge I have is that with our small country (in most cases) if I want to test or try a Tri/TT bike I have to buy it. I cannot go to the local Felt shop and ride an IA, or the local Specialized dealer and ride a Shiv. I need to buy it and they will get it in for me. I need to be sure about what I order.
This is where the challenge is
What size do I need to buy or which bike is the best fit option for me.
"Get a bike fitter to tell me what I need" is the catch phrase. So far all the bike fitters I have tried have said they can set up an existing bike for me. I read on here that many of you have access to a fitter who will recommend a best option bike based upon fit numbers. I have never had a bike fit done in the past.
Available options I have found suitable for price are as follows
2019/2020 Canyon Speedmax CF direct from Canyon - I am thinking the XS, not 100% sure on which model, 7.0, 8.0. 8.0SL
2020 Specialized Shiv Elite from LBS - I am thinking XS
2020 Felt IA Advanced from LBS - I am thinking 48cm
2020 Trek Speed Concept from LBS - I am thinking Small
2019 Argon18 E117+ from Merlin and build the bike from the ground up. - I am thinking XS
I am not to worried about the component spec on any of the bikes as I can always upgrade that at a later date. My primary concern is getting the best fitting option for me.
I am 164cm tall
I am of average flexibility
I weigh 64kg
What else do I need to provide to get an indication of size from any fit experts.
Regards