Hi,

I picked up a new bike last week. Specialized Secteur.

I did some research on frame size prior. Here are some of my stats..

5'10 or 5'10.5
84.5 to 86 inseam. Every time I measured, came out different, but always in that range. Used the book between the leg method and I guess depends on how far I jam it up there.

I get to the bike store and hop on a 58, didn't even ride it. Just felt too big and straddling the tube felt way too tight. 56 felt much better. Cruised it around and really liked it. Ordered the color I wanted and picked up a week later.

Now I read around on all the proper sizing stuff. Adjusted the seat height so my leg is slightly bent at 6pm, moved it back about 1 or 2cm also so my knee bisects the pedal axle at 3pm.

Then there is the part where when riding on the hoods, the handle bars should block the wheel hub. This doesn't happen. When using the dropped part of the handle bars it does, but on the hoods the hub is between me and the handlebars. So I guess I would need a slightly longer stem so I am more leaned forward.

I mean the bike feels comfortable, When on the hoods I feel pretty extended and my arms are slightly bent. But really haven't ridden more than 6-10 miles a day so far, so have no idea how a long ride would feel. And what long term is going to be like.

So to my question Since this bike has a "relaxed geometry", what does that actually change? And based from what I have said, do you think the frame is the right size? I guess on a larger frame, the wheelbase would be bigger and I would have to lean more forward.

Thanks.