TT vs Road Bike Fit question

There are definitely more limitations to consider in a TT/tri fit than a roadie. Flexibility in the shoulders and hips can have a big impact on just how "aero" you can get, where these aren't nearly as stringent in a road fit.

I wouldn't say that it's harder to get a good fit, just different.

On either, you need to understand the distances, types to terrain, etc. in addition to flexibility, measurements and current/previous injuries/problems.

I guess it's harder to find a fitter that's used to tri bikes and what demands triathlons/duathlons would have on the fitting... so from that perspective, maybe harder...

Edited by audiojan 2010-07-30 3:46 PM

In my opinion, proper fit for tri bikes are more crucial, since your posture is more static than on a road bike.  in the road bike there are more hand positions and you also tend to get off the saddle more frequently.

>jersey walt


Edited by qclabrat 2010-07-31 9:39 PM

Well... that all depends where you are living... I frequently ride in Florida and since it's so flat, you hardly ever change position and standing up is a waste of time...

NH on the hand.. I tend to stand up quite often....

I really don't think that the static position of a tri bike plays much of a role.