Originally Posted by
Jfitalia
I spent 4 years riding a bike that was to big because I didnt want to admit that i'm a short arse italian (5'5"). I finally traded in my 52cm imola for a 49cm Tarmac apex. I am glad I finally did but my dam GF rides a 54cm! ohhh the shame
This is a cultural bit of BS. Nothing wrong with being short. Napoleon was short. Marco Pantani was short. Didn't stop them from kicking ass.