Originally Posted by
jdip
I'm not that new to riding... I'm on my third season riding and have several thousand km's on the bike now and have experimented with all kinds of saddle, stem and handlebar positions to try and find something more comfortable.
As for a 54cm being right for me, I think there is more to frame size than just how tall you are. I think I may have slightly shorter arms/legs compared to the average 5'8 person. I tried my cousin's 52cm Allez and it felt SO much more comfortable to me.
a bicycle rider does not sit on the frame. touch points are feet, seat, and hands. all are modifiable by lengthening seatpost or setting saddle back or forward or shorter or longer stem, and adjusting stem height with spacers. however, there are limits and aesthetic considerations.