Intro and Fit Question
Hi, I'm new here and just getting into Road Cycling. I've been riding mountain bikes recreationally for about 10 years now, but now I feel a need for speed. This past weekend I test road a Felt F70, but I'm not sure if the fit was right. I'm 6'2" with a 32" inseam and the guys at the lbs said I need a 58cm. I was touching the top tube when standing over it and when on the trainer, I felt like I could barely reach the shifters. Do I just need to get used to the road bike position or is this bike too small for me. I sat on a 52cm Scott Speedster 3 and it felt really comfortable reachwise and I had about 1.5 inches of standover clearance, but the lbs said its too small. Actually, there were 2 guys helping me and one said I should have a 56cm, but he was overruled by their fitting expert. I felt so stretched out on the 58cm that I don't know if I trust the lbs. Any input would be greatly appreciated.