i am looking to move to the next level on my bike. I have done some research but there are so many options. I figured that I would go to the experts (ST) on the subject.
6"1 tall w/ 34.5 in inseam. short torso and long arms 170 lbs.
42yrs. old with a torn disk…so I can’t stay in agressive aero position for the entire race.
I know that certain bike fit body types better than others. Any suggestions on what brand might fit my body type best?
Thanks,
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42yrs. old with a torn disk…so I can stay in agressive aero position for the entire race.
Did I read that right? You have a torn disk and CAN stay aggressive? Or did you mean can’t?
I am not a bike expert and at 5’7" don’t have a clue what people over 6 foot look for in a bike. I do know that I have bought two bikes, one online and one at a LBS, and I would say find a bike shop you like and can trust. The assistance they give you in picking out the right bike will be invaluable.
With the spine stuff…I would look at Titan Flex if I was you. Dont know anyone who did not love their TF.
Nice catch…made the edit…Can’t is what it should read.
Are you short torso? I’m 5’11" with a 34.25" inseam (barefoot measurement - not pants inseam) and i consider myself long torso. If 34.5 is pants inseam the measured inseam will be 2-3" longer and then you may be short torso.
Regardless, your stats do not seem out of the normal range. you will be able to dial in any of the common brands. they make them for people in the normal range.
However, some my feel a little different and some are designed for agressive or less aggressive and some will need a slightly longer/shorter stem than the stock (and this may give the ride a different feel). but really, the differences are minor.
As for the torn disk. you should be able to stay in a good (maybe not ‘very agressive’) aero position for an entire IM. Consider developing a position that allows for that. Usually with a tri set up when you come out of the aero bars you are almost bolt upright - very un-aero. It may be better to be less agressive for the entire race than to spend a lot of time sitting up.
good luck
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I personally would go to a local bike shop. But if you don’t want to shuffle out the dough, you can go to competitivecyclist.com to use their fit calculator.