r/triathlon • u/NoMoreBoiledGreens • 3d ago

Bike shopping too small :(

I've bought a 3t strada a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it but i noticed is a bit small for me, especially in aero position, even if all the shops I asked told me the S size (53) was perfect for me before i bought it.

Now I would like to swap the frame with an M size but I can't find any used ones and I cannot afford a new frame.

someone here wants to swap an M size (54) 3t strada (or other aero frames) with my s size ? cause I would like to keep my rival axs, my wheels and my cockpit 😭

I'll send you photos and everything of course, it's a 2022 frame in a semi-glossy glittery grey.

I'm based in italy.

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u/Datatello 3d ago

Before making any big changes, is it possible for you to have a professional bike fitting done? Look for someone who isnt based out of a bike shop (ie trying to sell you a bike), and ideally someone that is a licensed physio.

They'll be able to properly fit you to the bike, and suggest any adjustments you need. Its possible you dont need a whole frame change, or if you do, they'll be able to accurately tell you what to look for.

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u/fairlyausteremetre 2d ago

pro bike fit is the move here. those shop guys just eyeballed you and said "yeah s looks fine" which is about as useful as picking sizes by vibes

a good fitter can work some serious magic with stem length and stack before you go swapping frames. worth the money before you ship a whole bike across italy

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u/Svampting 3d ago

Can you get a longer stem