This year will mark my second true season of triathlon. As a disclaimer: I am an age grouper, and very competitive, but see triathlon as a fun hobby-not another 40 hour “job” to pour lots of money before talent. I don’t ever plan on ever being in the front of any pack. However, this year I am planning to do my first half ironman. I purchased a used road bike early last year that I have put some upgrades into to make it comfortable and triathlon friendly, e.g.. aero bars, speedplay pedals, adamo saddle. I actually had to cut my season short though because of knee pain. After therapy, strength training, orthos, etc. I have noticed lately that the pain may not be originating so much from the running, as I had previously thought, but is coming on very strong and suddenly on the bike. After reading some on this forum and other internet research, I have a sneaking suspicion that bike fit may be to blame (cadence is high, so ruled that out). Since triathlon is a HOBBY, I really hesitate to blindly spend half of what I spent on my bike on a fit such as Retul or some of the others out there. That is to say I won’t to protect my knees, as I already had issues prior to triathlon. I am looking for some input as to some fits that are more economical or that maybe I can try at home first, without paying the same price for a lot of fancy tools. If this is asking too much, then what bike fits come highly recommended? Is it possible to pay for a fit now that would work later should I decide to upgrade to a tri bike? I have also read up on the F.I.S.T method. Has anyone had good experience with this? I am willing to do some research, but would just like some guidance on where to start! Thanks!

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