Make/ model advice
05-08-23 | 02:38 PM
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Make/ model advice
Hello! After many years of struggling with injuries I am looking to get back onto the saddle. I have always gravitated to road bikes with drop-down bars but could never get a comfortable fit. I know now that this was due to hip impingements that were the root of my troubles for many years. I have had one repaired successfully and the other is manageable now we know the problem.
I need to trade in my road bike for something that still has some performance (fast) but gets me into an upright position to help clear the hip impingement.
I have started by looking at the Trek Verge 3 vs Trek FX3. I am afraid the Verge will be too comfort focussed with loss of performance while the FX might not allow me the ability to adjust to find the sweet spot. I want to be able to take this bike to a fun triathlon someday so I am really looking for something that gives me the ability to adjust bar height within a wide range depending on how my hips feel.
I must also admit that I am unfamiliar with the new options such as Canyon - are there any options that will fit my unique needs?
I used to think the 80’s road bikes with the drop handles swept up high looked silly- but now I get it!
I need to trade in my road bike for something that still has some performance (fast) but gets me into an upright position to help clear the hip impingement.
I have started by looking at the Trek Verge 3 vs Trek FX3. I am afraid the Verge will be too comfort focussed with loss of performance while the FX might not allow me the ability to adjust to find the sweet spot. I want to be able to take this bike to a fun triathlon someday so I am really looking for something that gives me the ability to adjust bar height within a wide range depending on how my hips feel.
I must also admit that I am unfamiliar with the new options such as Canyon - are there any options that will fit my unique needs?
I used to think the 80’s road bikes with the drop handles swept up high looked silly- but now I get it!
05-08-23 | 07:18 PM
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Welcome to the forum. There are a lot of options out there, if you have the shops where you live, I would go by your local shops and get a lay of the land so to speak. You need to see what speaks to you and what fits. What works for me, might not work for you. I have an FX model, and I do like it, but again, you might find it not for you.
05-10-23 | 04:40 AM
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If there is hip pain involved, I offer this for consideration: https://bikedynamics.co.uk/FitGuidecranks.htm||
I recently converted my old mountain bike from 175mm to 165mm and I'm amazed by the difference. Did the swap from 170mm to 165mm on my hybrid and have noticed some difference.
I's suggest looking at additional brands if the Verve/FX are not what you are looking for. I found the FX to be a little more upright than my Cannondale Quick but your experience could be different. If the FX is a contender, perhaps a stem change could help you be more comfortable.
I recently converted my old mountain bike from 175mm to 165mm and I'm amazed by the difference. Did the swap from 170mm to 165mm on my hybrid and have noticed some difference.
I's suggest looking at additional brands if the Verve/FX are not what you are looking for. I found the FX to be a little more upright than my Cannondale Quick but your experience could be different. If the FX is a contender, perhaps a stem change could help you be more comfortable.
