Originally Posted by Mojo31

Unless you are investing to be competitive at some level, the notion of paying for a bike fit is rubbish. Most places aren't going to have the motion capture equipment and software or other tools to do a really analytical bike fit, but are just going to have you sit on the bike, check your leg bend and knee position at various positions, and so forth. With all of the information available online, there is no reason why you can't get the thing close enough if not perfect for you.
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Originally Posted by Kapusta

Well, then pay for the places that DO have the motion capture and analytic capabilities.

You don't need to be a competitive rider, just someone who rides a lot. After riding for ~15 years, messing with my fit a lot, and following much of the conventional wisdom regarding fit, I got a pro bike fit. It took a good three hours or so, involved testing my flexibility, and a lot of time pedaling a fit bike. It made a very big difference in my comfort on long rides. I did not have to pay for it, as I did some work for the shop that did it (I built the swiveling platform for the fit bike so they could keep the camera set up and just spin the fit bike around while the person is pedaling it). I never would have considered paying the $250 they charge for it, but after going through the process, and seeing the results, it would have been the best money I ever spent on road cycling.

Of course, not all bike fitters are that good.

Originally Posted by Mojo31

I'm not saying that dynamic fitting doesn't have a place in the sport. I'm just saying that for someone who just started riding and only rides 10 - 20 miles a few days a week, it is not worth spending $250+ for it. For those that want to go faster, farther and longer it certainly has its place.

Originally Posted by Awesomeguy

1. so when you get a bike fit , is the fit specific to your bike , or will the cyclist get measurements such that I will know all the measurements for any future bikes I may get and not have to get a bike fit for each bike I may purchase ?

2. if the bike fit will provide me measurements for any future purchases , does it carry over to any type of bike I may get, (I.e road bike, hybrid , mountain etc ?

3. does the bike fit have to happen for each bike I get?

4. is it better to get a bike fit prior to purchasing a bike ?

5. I want to find a bike fitter that is also a physical therapist , what would they charge?

also I ride about 40 miles a week, 10 miles per session

Originally Posted by Mojo31

I'm not saying that dynamic fitting doesn't have a place in the sport. I'm just saying that for someone who just started riding and only rides 10 - 20 miles a few days a week, it is not worth spending $250+ for it. For those that want to go faster, farther and longer it certainly has its place.

Originally Posted by Mojo31

Take your bike to the store where you got it, tell them that you are not comfortable on it, and ask if they can help you. Most will not charge you for a "bike fit" (at least I've never had one say there would be a charge). They will charge you for parts, and maybe (but not too often) labor. Most are just glad to have a customer, and helping that customer brings them back in the store.

If you bought the bike used, take it to the Trek store and ask them if they can help you get comfortable on it. Try to go when it is not busy - Tuesday morning or something. Most will still be glad to help you hoping that you will buy some gear, parts, or someday a new bike.

Unless you are investing to be competitive at some level, the notion of paying for a bike fit is rubbish. Most places aren't going to have the motion capture equipment and software or other tools to do a really analytical bike fit, but are just going to have you sit on the bike, check your leg bend and knee position at various positions, and so forth. With all of the information available online, there is no reason why you can't get the thing close enough if not perfect for you.

Emma Pooley never had a "bike fit" and did alright for herself and better than virtually any of us will ever do.

Originally Posted by Awesomeguy

I think you have a great point. I only need minor adjustment. My reach doesn't feel to terrible, I just want to be little more upright. I'll get a more upright stem , and if it is still a problem after a couple tries maybe consider a bike fit.
One thing I was wondering, should I have gone with a medium size bike?
The medium is for people that is 5'5 to 5'8.9 with inseam of 30.3 to 32.7.
The large is for people 5'8.9 to 6'1.2 with inseam of 32.3 -34.6
I am about 6ft with 32.2/.3 inseam. The inseam overlap is little confusing.

Although, I generally don't feel it be too big, especially coming from a much smaller bike.

Originally Posted by Mojo31

i can’t speak for the FX3, but we have the Sirrus 4.0 in both large (58cm) and medium. I’m your size, and the large fits me well. My wife is about 5’6 and rides the medium. It is noticeably too small for me.

Originally Posted by Kapusta

Has the OP mentioned what kind of bike this is? I see someone else talking about a Trek FX, but I don't see where the OP specified this.

Question for the OP: Are there any spacers on top of the stem that could be moved underneath it?

Originally Posted by Awesomeguy

it is an fx 3 2021 model (lovely bike!!), no spacer options (I don’t think) I’m just going to see if I can get a 17 degree stem instead of the default 7 And , keep the same length

Originally Posted by Mojo31

I'm not saying that dynamic fitting doesn't have a place in the sport. I'm just saying that for someone who just started riding and only rides 10 - 20 miles a few days a week, it is not worth spending $250+ for it. For those that want to go faster, farther and longer it certainly has its place.