Originally Posted by
Hornplayer
Did anyone at the LBS look at your position on the Medium?
Originally Posted by
themishmosh
I hear a lot about test riding bikes and picking what feels best for you. Problem is, unless you are a an experienced bicyclist, this oft recommended tip won't work. Since when does a bike shop take the time to custom fit a bike to fit you? They may adjust the seat height but that's about it.
That was my experience. He had a leftover 2013 that he had me stand over and deemed that I needed a small. He actually told me that just by looking at me when I walked in. That was the extent of my bike fit. When my bike came in, I even had to ask for a hex so I could adjust the seat up to take it for a spin in the parking lot. That brings up the other thing, test riding. All i could do was spin around in the small parking lot.
Originally Posted by
badger1
In my opinion, your saddle height looks just right considered in relation to most of the images I see posted on this board. Most modern bikes, including yours, use some variation on compact frame geometry; one expects to have (or to see) somewhere between 6 to 9 inches of seat post showing (double-entendre not intended!) -- depending on the specific frame. Less (as is often the case in the photos one sees here) suggests too large a frame OR an improperly set saddle height; more, too small a frame.
Thanks for your opinion. I have no clue on how a bike is suppose to fit. I thought I had an awful lot of seat post. The rest of the bike, I am very comfortable. I'm ready to either flip the stem or take out a few spacers too. I just haven't gotten around to it yet.