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Making transition from road setup to aero setup
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 2009-01-24 2:14 PM |
 29 |  Subject: Making transition from road setup to aero setupShould my legs feel less than stellar on my first few rides in the aero position? My fit is accurate...so should I expect a "break-in" period as my legs adjust to the new angles? |
| 2009-01-24 2:22 PM in reply to: #1926962 |
Pro 5169   Burbs | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup I rencently made the same change ... the guy who fitted me said that yes, it will take some time to adjust! |
| 2009-01-24 2:51 PM in reply to: #1926962 |
Expert 810 Southeast | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup I have a related question -- closely enough related that maybe this isn't a hijack. On my (new, to me) tri bike, I feel a little less powerful when I'm in the aero position than when I'm sitting up. I don't feel at all uncomfortable -- on the contrary, the aero position feels great, just not as powerful. Is this a training issue, a fit issue, or just the price we pay for being aero?
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| 2009-01-24 3:02 PM in reply to: #1926962 |
Sneaky Slow 8694  Herndon, VA, | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup |
| 2009-01-24 4:20 PM in reply to: #1927018 |
| Expert 810 Southeast | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup |
| 2009-01-24 7:57 PM in reply to: #1926962 |
Extreme Veteran 482 | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup I just did the whole professional FIST fitting today and we retrofitted my road bike with a forward stem, new seat, and aerobars. He also adjusted my cleats on my shoes. He said that because we are shifting my weight forward, I'll feel it more in my quads as opposed to my hams and butt when in true roadie position. I came home and rode 30 mins on the trainer and he was absolutely right, I definitely felt it in my quads. It will take some getting used to, but immediately, I felt more fluid in my pedal stroke and I think I may be a tad more powerful. Maybe it's just mental! LOL! Edited by nuttysami123 2009-01-24 7:58 PM |
| 2009-01-24 7:59 PM in reply to: #1926962 |
Master 2355 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup I like to put in 500 miles in any position change as a break in period. |
| 2009-01-24 8:16 PM in reply to: #1926962 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup My fit guy says I need to try any new fit for 200 miles before we discuss fit again to see how it is working for me. When he first set my first bike into aero position back in '06 he did it is 2 steps as the change was so great he wanted me to gradually work into it. After riding my Kuota in same position for 8000 miles, we adjusted my fit this week. Changed effective seat tube angle from 76 to 78 which meant moving seat forward, raising seat post, and lowered the stem. Instantly I could feel the difference and on a short trainer ride my hamstrings felt very different than normal. |
| 2009-01-24 9:12 PM in reply to: #1927338 |
Extreme Veteran 314 | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup How much did you all pay for a bike fit? I need to do the same thing. I've got the aero bars, but need a new stem and saddle. |
| 2009-01-24 9:21 PM in reply to: #1927389 |
| SC | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup nhangen - 2009-01-24 10:12 PM How much did you all pay for a bike fit? I need to do the same thing. I've got the aero bars, but need a new stem and saddle. Most LBS will do bike fit for probably $50-$250. My LBS's going rate is $75. When I lived near Houston I got it free when I purchased my bike but their regular charge I think was $150. Regardless I think it's time and money well spent when you think of all the advantages it offers, better power, more speed, less injury. |
| 2009-01-25 7:08 AM in reply to: #1926962 |
Expert 966 Decatur | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup I've had my bike for a year and I've hated it for a year. I go for my fit and aerobars on thursday. I'm really looking forward to it, because I can feel how uncomfortable I am. When I bought the trek, they just gave me the bike didn't even fit me. I learned about fitting here...then a new tri shop opened closer to me. I probably won't be visiting that other bike shop again. As you can see, I'm a little ticked at the other bike shop. When I change, I'll report back. |
| 2009-01-25 8:01 AM in reply to: #1927009 |
| Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup mdickson68 - 2009-01-24 3:51 PM I have a related question -- closely enough related that maybe this isn't a hijack. On my (new, to me) tri bike, I feel a little less powerful when I'm in the aero position than when I'm sitting up. I don't feel at all uncomfortable -- on the contrary, the aero position feels great, just not as powerful. Is this a training issue, a fit issue, or just the price we pay for being aero? Did you get a good fit done on the bike? If so, give a couple hundred miles to see how it feels. Many people lose power at first when switching from road bike (even with aeros) to a tri bike, so it is normal. Feeling more powerful when sitting up vs when in aero --- not sure. It might just be a perception thing to you, because sitting up feels less "weird" or something. Switching to a tri bike is a big adjustment, give it time. But, get a fitting done if you haven't. Edited by LaurenSU02 2009-01-25 8:03 AM |
| 2009-01-25 8:02 AM in reply to: #1926962 |
| Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Making transition from road setup to aero setup jrb2008 - 2009-01-24 3:14 PM Should my legs feel less than stellar on my first few rides in the aero position? My fit is accurate...so should I expect a "break-in" period as my legs adjust to the new angles? Yes, it will take a while to adjust to it. Good luck and have fun! |
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