This thread could not have surfaced at a better time. I have spent the past month trying to fit a special bicycle to me. I usually ride 54-56cm(c-c). I recently found a 52cm Italian Masi and I am close to making it fit but I am beginning to think that it will never happen.



As you can see in the picture, the bars are sitting pretty low compared to the saddle - too low for my taste. I am hoping that a 10-15mm shorter reach steering stem will help. If not, I am out of ideas and prepared to admit that if its too small, its too small. Anyone want to buy a 1971 Masi Gran Criterium with a full Nouvo Record grouppo(or trade me something of equal value in my size)?