granite4brains

Hi,

A ways back I bought a Trek Pilot, however the size jumped from a 58 to a 63. I got the 63 but it turned out to be a little too big and has taken a toll on my neck (or my knees and ass if I compensate for the neck by sliding too far forward on the seat). Anyhow, I'm looking for a new bike now and will get professionally fitted this time around.

I am just wondering what is considered a good bike that is comfortable, probably sitting one more upright, yet still performs decently.

As for my riding style, I wil probably do 1-3 centuries a year and I also like biggish hill climbs occasionally (6000+ feet of gain). However, I have a favorite 25 mile and 35 mile loop, slightly hilly, and these would represent, by far, my most typical riding.

Anyhow, any suggestions on a nice comfortable bike that isn't too aggresive, but still works well for my riding style above, would be much appreciated! I'd just like to have some ideas before I get to the shop.

Thanks!
Evan

Igualmente

How tall are you and what is your cycling inseam? Kind of curious how far off that 63 is.

If you are looking at a road bike with road bike handlebars but with a somewhat more upright position, you are probably looking at "endurance" bikes. These tend to have the front end of the bike higher up. Bikes like the Trek Domane (not Madone), Specialized Roubaix, Giant Defy, Jamis Ventura or Endura, Fuji Gran Fondo, etc etc etc fit this mold. The list is long.

garyus

"A ways back I bought a Trek Pilot, however the size jumped from a 58 to a 63"

How does this happen? Viagra. Was it overnight?

vtdougie

I have a Felt Z 5 full carbon road bike that I love. It is pretty upright and is very comfortable, but it is very light and quick.
My friends I ride with both have F 5's that are similar but designed to be a bit more set up for racing and lower positioned.

i am 62 years old and ride 25-40 miles most rides, but I have done a Vermont to Boston ride on it. It is a very comfortable bike.

I would check out the Felt Z 5. The price is reasonable and the frame is high enough quality that if you want to upgrade components you won't overbuild the frame immediately.

bing181

There are a number of bikes in this category, as per the suggestions above. Be aware though, that they don't all have quite the same approach to "comfort geometry", and there can be quite a range, especially in the head tube length, but including (for example) seat tube angle.

I do similar rides to you, and have a Pinarello Rokh, which is definitely worth trying if you come across one.

Martian63

I ride a Trek Domane 4.0. I'm 63 years old and ride 125-150 miles per week. On the first ride I immediately noticed it was far more comfortable than my previous bike which was a Trek 2.1.