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From what I learned trying out bikes, it can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.  A 54 in one may fit while a 56 in another fits the bill.  Also the difference between a road and tri bike can make a big difference.  In general I would think that a 56 would be more appropriate for you.  I will tell you, I am one of those people that goes crazy trying to find the absolute best deal out there.  When I was bike shopping, I was very close to buying something online to save a couple bucks.  However, after a lot of searching, I found a bike shop close by with great prices and great service.  I would think with the economy being how it is, you might still find a great deal on a 2008 model out there somewhere.  What I did was visit every bike shop I could.  Even if they didn't have anything I liked or could afford, I still learned something by talking to them and trying out what they had for size.  

It may well be worth the trip.  I don't know if you saw it, but there is a thread in Tri Talk about seat adjustment.  As usual when the bike guys get chatting, there is no consensus, but you may find something you haven't tried before.  Here is the link to it.

I would second the comment on visiting as many local bike shops as you can.  It is a great time of year to get a bargain and by visiting multiple shops, you will get a sense of who is interested in a long term relationship and who is just interested in your $$$.  Make sure they spend the time going over the fit and sizing.  Ideally they have a trained fitter on staff that will assist with this process.  There may be a charge for the fitting initially, but it is usually credited back to the cost of a bike, assuming you purchase one from them.

I buy a lot of accesories on line, but I am a strong beleiver in purchasing the bike local.  It is nice to be able to walk into a shop and have them know you.  You are comfortable asking questions and comfortable that they will give you a straight answer.   Plus, I think when you take the bike in for maintenance or repairs, I get treated a little better.

Good luck and have fun!

Agree 100%.  Another reason for visiting more than just a few bike shops...  I find it interesting that some shops seem to fit me for the size frames they have in stock, no matter how bad the fit actually is.  I ride a 58 but was fitted for a 54 in one shop (they didn't have any 56's or 58's in stock, but did have four 54's on the rack).  I probably do fit a 56 in some frames, but I can't imagine a 54 I can ride comfortably. 

Overall, I find bike shopping to be at the same time one of the most exciting and frustrating events in life.  Have fun!

Just didn't like being on page 2 !

How's every ones weekend going?  

Oh. My. God.

 I pushed myself hard enough at the race today that I starting dry heaving after I finished!!!!  So much for REP of 2-3!  I picked my rabbit and it took all 6 miles to chase her down.  On the bright side I dropped 7 minutes off my 10k time.  I am also getting closer to finding a comfortable position for my seat.

Great job on the PR!!!

I am glad you are getting closer with the bike issue as well!!

kenj - 2009-01-11 6:11 PM How did we wind up on page 2 again !

Dude, you need to add this thread to your favorites and quit going through the forums links. 

Hey guys...

Well this weekend did not go so hot.  I thought i was making progress on the back/leg issue but this weekend it got BAD.  I got in a good warmup walk (a walk, how depressing) but could not run, it just kept tightening up.

I did my pushups for the 100 challenge, just have not logged them yet.  After the push ups I could not even sit the leg muscle were so tight and pushing on the nerve.

I'm beginning to think it's Piriformis syndrome (the hamstring and glutes are so tight that they impinge on the sciatic nerve. Took the wife out to dinner for her BD yesterday and I could not even sit.  I had to stand and walk around between the salad and dinner course.

 I'm seeing the chiro 3 times this week and the PT again on Wednesday. I hope to have this licked by the end of Jan.  If not I'm not sure I'm going to be in the shape I want for for St. Ants in April.

SOOOOOOOOO frustrating.... (thanks for listening to the whiney rant)

Sorry to hear that!  Hopefully the chiro and pt will make positive progress for you!

Happy b-day to your wife!

So what is everyone working on this week?  Any races coming up?

Me, I am going to continue my training schedule and start swimming again tonight.  I have a 5k on Saturday, which should be fun if the weather man is accurate with his forcast.  It says we aren't supposed to get much above 10 degrees Thursday - Saturday!  I need to move South!

 Yeah, one of the days this week our high is like 4 degrees! UGH!

Was there a lot of ice on the road?  When I ran the race on New Years Day, the bottom of my feet, but especially the heel was a bit tender for a few days.  I just figured it was because the road was snow covered and frozen, therefore uneven causing an unever foot strike causing the discomfort.

It could be the shoes if the cushioning has broken down and is wore out.

You could be right! Let's hope not!

According to my wife (who is from the south), no!

Gotta tell you, my lunchtime run was a sunny 60 degrees.  The South does have a few advantages.

Tomorrow I'm headed to Bloomington, IN (IU) for 9 days where cloudy 20 degree days are more common.  We suffer together and laugh together.