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What is the right size bike for me?

With any bike purchase, buying the correctly sized frame is very important.

 

Everyone has different body dimensions; some have long torsos, some long legs. Not everyone at the same height fits into the same size frame because of these difference. This is complicated by the fact that most people can ride 2 different sizes of bikes, so your riding type, experience, and personal style becomes very important.

 

This is why only someone that can see you on a particular bike can really help. We can help you find the best size for you, your body type and riding style.

 

Also, we always recommend you test ride a bike and make sure you are not to pinned in or stretched out and that the bike has a comfortable ride to you. Rely on professionals that can help you make the correct choice.

What is a helmet's life span?

Most helmets should last 5 to 6 years, after that the Styrofoam just ages and gets brittle. Then it is not as able to absorb an impact, and that is the whole reason to have a helmet!

 

Have you ever seen a very old Styrofoam beer cooler? One that when you pick it up, if there is anything inside it, the bottom tends to fall out? Or it just crumbles & cracks?

 

That is an example of Styrofoam losing its unique properties & flexibility over time. And this is exactly why we recommend changing your helmet after 5 to 6 years.

 

Of course any helmet that has been involved in a crash should be replaced even if no damage is visible. You can crush that Styrofoam, or there might be cracks in it under the plastic molded cover that you can't see.

 

There are things in life that you can "put off replacing" over and over and have few ill effects. Personally, we think helmets are not one of those items.

What is Trek's Warranty Policy?

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/support/limited_warranty/

Any tips on how to measure yourself (e.g. sit bone position) and select appropriate saddle?

There is a way to find out your sit bone width at home... first of all, find some kind of compressable foam that will hold it's shape for a few moments when you stand up...

 

A sleeping bag pad that works great for this, it's foam, but when you stand up, it will hold it's shape for a bit.. some "stadium seat cushions" would work well too.

 

Put the foam on a low box or chair that will have your thighs at the same level as they are when your foot is at the top of the pedal stroke. Usually just find something low enough that your thighs are almost parallel to the ground, and that is about right (site with heels in as well, upper body just like you are pedaling)..

 

After sitting on the foam for long enough to make an indentation, stand up, and use your fingertips to find the low points, alternately you can drop some ball bearings in the indentations, and they will immediately roll to the low points...

 

Measure this distance, center-to-center, for a "neutral" riding position, this is you hipbone width.

 

If your sitbones are between 70 & 100mm, you should ride a 130mm saddle, unless you ride in an upright, comfort position. Then you should ride a 143.

 

If your sitbones are between 100 & 130mm, you should ride a 143mm, unless you ride in a very upright, comfort position. Then you should ride a 155.

 

If your sitbones measure out between 130mm and 160mm, and you ride a very Aerodynamic, racing or triathlon position, you should ride a 143mm saddle. All other riding positions should use a 155.

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