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Old 06-10-13, 07:05 PM
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I would raise your seatpost by an inch or so.

The frame looks like a 52 cm, anyway it seems a little small for you. Thus the handlebars are quite a bit lower than the saddle. That is an aggressive racy position, which you may not like or need.

Also you may not have quite enough room between saddle and handlebar. A rule of thumb I use is that when you look at the front axle, the tops of the handlebar (the part that is clamped in the stem) should "appear to be" in line with, or forward of, the axle.

Bottom line, if the bike is not comfortable after you raise the seatpost, go to a good bike shop and get fitted for a bike, even with the same model Surly.
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