Originally Posted by Tragik10
I’m 5’8-5’9 and weigh anywhere from 150-160 depending on the season, and I ride a 56 size road bike. I’m looking to do some sprints next year; my main goal is the NYC Tri. I’m not looking to do anything longer than sprints maybe in two years, I’ll try ½ IM or Olympic. I’m in good shape, I’ve been riding and running all summer, and in about a month I’m going to join the local rec. center to start training on my swimming, so I figure in 6 months I’ll be in excellent shape for tri’s, Once all the info is in from Inter-bike, I’m going to go back to my bike shop and get fitted there. Can you give me any info based on my dimensions, thanks your feedback is much appreciated.
The owner of my LBS is very experienced at tri bike fitting. He says that generally you should get a tri bike one size down from your road bike. I ride a 56 road bike and am getting a 54 tri bike. Once again, this is "in general." You should be fitted.