Bike sizing
Swimfan
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HI,
Having caught the bug I am looking at getting Focus Izalco Tria 2008 but....I am 5 foot 9 which puts me in between the medium and large. I was advised by Wiggle to go for the medium as " it is better to go for the smaller bike". Not too sure about this, isnt it easier to buy the large and if required get a smaller stem?
Although I know there are no hard and fast rules are there no guide-lines like seat to pedal = 110% of your inside leg (this months cycling plus) for triathlon specific bikes?
This is a problem with the internet, you can't try b4 you buy, yet they make everything look so shiny!
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The best bet is definitely to go into a bike shop, get sized, try several bikes, pick the one you like and then check online to see if you can get it cheaper anywhere else. The sizing will generally cost about £30 unless you buy your bike from the store, but they should give you the diagrams showing all the relevant angles and lengths so that you can set up your interenet bike properly once you get hold of it.
Good luck
Don't forget Wiggle's 7 day test ride return policy.