Originally Posted by
road1bike
I purchased a 2013 Specialized Allez Compact Sport.( Craigslist $600) My previous bike was a Giant Sedona.
Bike is fast and light, rode it 3 miles today. I'm 5'11" and the bike is a 52.
The riding position is different, feels like I'm about to go over the front compared to the giant where I was straight up! The steering is pinpoint, bike is light.
My questions:
1. Is there any way I can adjust the bike so I don't feel so forward falling?
2. The bike has steel pedals what are some decent clip on pedals and shoes going for/ Brands I should look at?
3. Do people still use the cage type pedal that you slide your shoe in?
4. No kickstand is different.
On my previous bike I would be exhausted after 25 miles , new goal is 50 mile ride.
Thanks for any help you can provide, looking forward to learning from you.
PS. Just read about weight limits. I'm 260, is that a problem?
Is there anything else I need to know? Buy? that would help me? tools parts etc.
At 5' 11" a 52cm bike may be a little too small for you (maybe).
1. try moving your saddle back a little bit and if that doesn't help you may want to look into a longer stem.
2. personally I like Sidi shoes but there are lots to choose from so I would go to your LBS and try some on. I like the Look Keo Classic pedals my shop talked me into for their cost and ease of use.
3. yes.
4. you get used to it (I did).