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CL typeS · 06-17-2021, 10:22 AM

Bumping a super old thread; wanted to start cycling and was looking for some help from the bike gurus of RS. Roadbiked a bit back then, got the clipless pedals, and the shoes I got were squishing my feet and really turned me off that I didn't even want to ride anymore and just set the bike aside.

Now I'm looking to start triathlon training and obviously bike is a big portion of it. Currently have a 2011 Jamis Ventura Race (2011 Ventura Race)

1) Do I need to bring the bike for a full tune up prior to some actual riding? It has just been sitting in the garage for the past few years.
2) Where would you guys recommend to get a bike fit? Is it absolutely essential?
3) Any basic shoes recommendation for SPD SL? Is it suppose to be just right fitting or looser as feet expand? Half size up or true to size. Only worry with this is I wouldnt know until I actually get some ride time in and then you cant return the used shoes.

06-17-2021, 10:22 AM	#7797
CL typeS I STILL don't get it Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 475 Thanked 433 Times in 68 Posts Failed 36 Times in 9 Posts	Bumping a super old thread; wanted to start cycling and was looking for some help from the bike gurus of RS. Roadbiked a bit back then, got the clipless pedals, and the shoes I got were squishing my feet and really turned me off that I didn't even want to ride anymore and just set the bike aside. Now I'm looking to start triathlon training and obviously bike is a big portion of it. Currently have a 2011 Jamis Ventura Race (2011 Ventura Race) 1) Do I need to bring the bike for a full tune up prior to some actual riding? It has just been sitting in the garage for the past few years. 2) Where would you guys recommend to get a bike fit? Is it absolutely essential? 3) Any basic shoes recommendation for SPD SL? Is it suppose to be just right fitting or looser as feet expand? Half size up or true to size. Only worry with this is I wouldnt know until I actually get some ride time in and then you cant return the used shoes.