SO...
Remember when "THEY" said size didn't matter???...
Well.... They lied!!!!
WHAT!!!! WHAT!!! WHAT!!!!
Heeeeyyyyyy.... I'm not talking about thaaaaat....
To go please... and make it fast!!!
I'm talking about proper bike sizing... geez!!!
So, we've all been to the circus and seen these guys..
And we'll often goof around and jump on equipment that we realize is either way too big or too small for us and end up looking like this...
6 pack of tiny
Or worse yet... because of limited finances or whatever, we've gotted on ill fitting equipment, in positions that are... let say... awkward at best for us to ride in....
My first year of racing Cyclocross, was on a borrowed steel road bike that was 2 sizes too big. It was heavy as hell, not to mention a freaking safety hazard every time I did a flying remount. As soon as I could afford to buy a real cross bike that fit me, you bet yo butt, I went out and got one.... pronto!
So... Let's see... a frame too short kinda looks like this...
Hey... what kinda bug is on that license plate????
A Frame too big looks kinda like the one on the right...
and.... you guessed it... in comparison... a frame way too small is Billy on a frame waaay too small....
Ummm... this is gonna leave a mark... isn't it???
Let's see what happens when we get on the right bikes...
Wow... much better!
The trick is to talk with a shop that knows what they're doing (any guesses?)... Come on!!!!
Super Squirrel to the rescue???? Ahhhh No!!!
Not a great photo but you get my point
So, In short Sports Fan.... Size does matter and while we are on the subject... so does fit!
If you want to be professionally fitted to your bike... be sure that a certified fitter takes care of you... not some dude on your team... who is eye balling your saddle height 5 minutes before the race, with a string dangling off your knee cap with a weight tied to the end of it, and then says... "you're good to go"!
We have 2 certified fitters and we'll be happy to set you up with an appointment and get you set on your bikes to help you maximize your performance.
Ride Safe!!
Talk with you soon
The Peanut Gallery
