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The original was posted on /r/velo by /u/the_xela on 2023-09-19 04:06:02.

I recently got a road bike (Tarmac SL6 Sport) with which I intend to ride competitively (at least perform well in fondos). The question is, what season is best to get a professionnal bike fit? Should I do it now for the trainer all winter? Or wait until April right before the start of the next season? Does it even matter?

The pros to now is I can train all winter in that position and parts are on sale (new saddle, narrow bars, efc.) but I know the fit can change especially over winter when the riding indoor is different. What are your thoughts?

Edit for a little info: I’ve been riding for 3 years, but only taking it seriously for 1, I had an old school Bianchi road (down tube shifters) originally and a Norco cyclecross bike for gravel until now. This is my first carbon road bike with agressive geometry. I have also never had a fit on any bike.

Edit 2: thanks for the info! Consensus is to do it now so I am trying to fit it in my schedule! A few common questions and to continue the convo, I am not in pain riding it now, other than the stock saddle (so I’d like a saddle/sit bone fit). Also, as I said below, the fit should be fully covered by insurance as the fitter is a physio as well.