Bike fit basics -- where to find?

Triathlon Forum
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Hi

Beyond training hard and smart, I am looking for other ways to improve.

One lever I believe I have not fully leveraged is position. I did get a fit on my 2 TT bikes to date (Cervelo P2 and P5). However, the fit was done by different fitters and the positions differ quite a lot. I prefer the one on my P2 (appears more aero and also it feels more comfortable). I realize that the frame dimensions might factor in (both 54 but dimensions differ) but I do believe there is a lot to do on position on the P5.

I don’t have a local bike fitter that I fully trust so want to get started myself. Any links to sites or videos that can school me on the fit basics? I realize it is not necessarily simple and I am willing to learn. If I mess up I can just go back to my previous position

I know how to google but I’m sure there is as much bad as good information out there

Thanks

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Post pictures and slow-motion video here and ask the “Slowtwitch Brain” for advice. There’s pretty good bike fit knowledge here, and I’m convinced people can get a better fit here than they can in 95% of the shops out there, including many tri-specific shops.

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This is a solid starting point for road bike fitting: http://www.bikefit.com/s-13-road-bikes.aspx

There’s a great index of Steve Hogg articles here: https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/index/ (some require $)
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Any links to sites or videos that can school me on the fit basics? I realize it is not necessarily simple and I am willing to learn. If I mess up I can just go back to my previous position

I know how to google but I’m sure there is as much bad as good information out there

I have to assume you’re asking this seriously.

Start here:
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Bike_Fit/F.I.S.T._Tri_bike_fit_system/F.I.S.T._Axioms_18.html
Read through the articles sequentially. Then re-read them. Read a few “critique my fit” threads. Post your own thread. We’ll get you (semi)sorted out.
-J

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There’s a great index of Steve Hogg articles here: https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/index/ (some require $)

I’d be careful with this one.

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Trent - really like your honesty. But, if you were closer, i’d see you for a fit.