Originally Posted by
RichardGlover
If the current bike is set up pretty well, & you ride it with no pain, then why are you looking for a smaller frame?
Trying to understand what you're trying to solve with a differently sized frame.
The current frame is actually a hybrid frame set up as a road bike and meant to be temporary. Canti brakes and a fair amount of frame flex. Want a proper road bike frame. I'll take the current (big) frame and build it up as a commuter. I'll transfer as much as I can from the current frame to the new one.
The current fit on the big frame is good (hence the short stem). Current frame is a 58. I'll be looking to buy a 56 or 55.
I'll likely be buying the new frame used on eBay/online so getting it fit isn't an option.