Originally Posted by therks

Thanks everyone. @Carbonfiberboy - I am in the research phase of trying to buy a bike "the right way." My current road bike was bought used, and it has served/fit me well enough over the years but it hasn't been my "primary" ride until recently. I was primarily a mountain biker. I'm looking at getting more into road and perhaps tri riding since I moved to NYC and a 22 year old Bianchi is due to be given a bit of a rest. I used to have really great trails not that far from my house in NJ... not so much anymore. I know nothing about proper road bike sizing other than what "feels" like it works well enough for up to an hour or two ride. Since I'm going to spend more time in the road saddle I want to make sure I get as close to a properly sized bike to avoid making a huge/costly mistake right out of the gate. I also don't want to spend a bunch of money that doesn't need to be spent... hence, asking opinions from folks who have more experience presumably than I do.