i’m sure this is a question that has been thrown out befor, and please be kind…i’ve just taken up biking in the past two years.
if i’m looking to get a tri bike, would it make sence to get fitted first, or buy the frame size that i know would be close and then get everything adjusted to fit?
Get fitted first, preferrably by a FIST certified fitting center.
Do you really want to get a $1500-6000 bike and have to make it work.
Working with an experienced tri fitter will get you very, very close, with only a bit of tweaking after the fact. Whereas going in and trying to get close by yourself will probably involve alot of trial and error along the way.
I just returned from All3sports and had my bike fitted that I am getting for christmas. Took 4 hours to drive there, but what the hell it was only 4 to get back home after it. But, boy am I excited about christmas.