Originally Posted by
jans
Forget about the 2 bikes I mentioned in the initial post. From reading this thread, I have been reminded of the fact that I do not know my measurements and which bike geometry ( not just the 2 I mentioned) would fit me best. Sounds the like recommended route is to get a bike fit done prior to buying and buy based off the results. I am in Tampa/ St Pete, there is a good independent bike fitter not far from here, I will consult him.
That's a good plan. Just make sure you are clear about what sort of riding you are planning on doing as it will influence the fit. But a good fitter will ask you these questions anyway. You should come away with enough information to buy the right frame size and then from there you can get riding and fine tune the fit as required.