I Can't Believe I Did This...

[velogirl]

Here is my big question - how long should I ride it before I sit for a professional bike fitting?

congratulations on your new bike! new bikes are always so exciting.

will the bike shop fit you when you pick up your bike? if so, and they do a good job, you might not need to get a fit elsewhere.

btw, bike fit should be part of the purchase "package," so make sure they fit you when you pick up the bike.

if the shop doesn't fit you, I would highly recommend getting a fit sooner, rather than later. and winter is the perfect time to get fit, because it allows you time to adapt to the new geometry while you're doing lower intensity riding/training.

[makbike]

The shop will do a fit tomorrow evening when I pick the bike up but it will not be as intensive or inclusive as a true fitting. I did take the form the bike fitter filled out on my other bike last year when I paid for a professional fitting. Not sure if the numbers will be of any help given the difference in geometry but maybe it will give the shop a place to start.

I will admit I'm very excited about my new bike. My only regret is most of my riding will not be limited to my trainer so I really won't get a good feel for my new ride until spring arrives in March or April.