Another thread on bike fit, please help

[nscrbug]

What did the fitter who did the RETUL say? Did he advise you to get a larger size?

Have you considered custom?

Actually, just the opposite...he told me that if it were up to him, he would have put me on an even SMALLER bike. I moved my saddle a smidge further back from where the RETUL fitter had it positioned, and it does feel a slight bit better. I'm not getting the searing sit bone pain that I was before on longer rides, and my soft tissue seems happier too. I just hope I didn't screw up my knee angle too much by moving the saddle back. I've only put on about 100 miles with the new seat position and so far, my knees feel fine.

As for going custom...it has crossed my mind, but I'm hesitant because I am such a difficult fit, that I'd be afraid to commit to a custom bike only to end up not having it feel absolutely perfect and be back to square one again.

[lisathew8lifter]

Sheila it was me that rented the madone and noe I need one. Hubby has not brought it up since I tested it on Sunday...but it is terrible timing since we just found out his mom has advanced ovarian cancer. The madone is on the back burner!

[lisathew8lifter]

Thank you! I lost my mom and grandma to cancer last year so unfortunately this is a road I'm familiar with. Cancer sucks!

[TrekTheKaty]

I also rented a Madone through the Trek Store. Later, I discovered my new LBS does allow the higher end bikes out for multi-day test rides, but charges a little more since it decreases their value. If I'd known that, I would have test road/rented more bikes!

[nscrbug]

Gosh...I really do envy those of you that live in areas where bike shops offer road bike rentals. I honestly don't know of any around here...except for the bike rentals (cruisers) down at the Lakefront. I know for sure, that our local Trek dealer does NOT. Infact, I even know of 1 local bike shop in downtown Chicago, that will not even allow a TEST RIDE! Can you imagine buying a $3k bike and not being able to ride it before you hand over the money?!?! That is ridiculous. That shop's reasoning for no test rides, is that it's too much of a liability given their location in downtown Chicago.

@lisa...very sorry to hear about your MIL. I'm going through a similar scenario with my sister (stage IV pancreatic)...cancer does indeed suck.

Linda

[lisathew8lifter]

Well ladies, I am the proud owner of a new trek madone wsd 5.2! I love it!!!

[nscrbug]

Well ladies, I am the proud owner of a new trek madone wsd 5.2! I love it!!!

Congrats!!! I test rode a Madone over the weekend, and that is one sweet bike!

Linda