I have some seriously noob questions for you guys. I started riding in May. I found a steal of a deal on a (I beleive) 1991 Specialized Sirrus Triple (58). I just finished my first Century and I have about 1000 miles on it now.



I am pretty convinced that this bike is a bit large for me. I am 5'11". I find that my most comfortable riding position is when I rest the crease between my fingers and my pad on the bar. When I try to rest my palms I feel like I am straining my neck more than I would like to. Currently the saddle is slid all the way forward.

How does frame geometry effect fit? I found a German catalog with this bike and it says it is 73ºx73º. The Alleze looks like it is 74ºx74º. Given the same size frame would the alleze have a longer top tube? I think that is what my issue is with the sirrus. I think I need a bike with a 54-56 top tube. The sirrus is 58.

I am planning to build climber (compact crank, brifters ext.). I am not sure if I will do it with this frame or try to find something else. If I do keep this frame or I cannot find a decent replacement I could put a shorter stem on and get by I think. I am looking for a good frame on the lighter side of things equivalent to this sirrus or better. I am keeping an eye out for a Schwinn Tempo. It looks like the tempo is listed as 74ºx74º. I should also add that I am not a racer. I like to ride and I like to go fast but I would sacrafice a bit of that for some more comfort. So should a be looking at something more like the voyager listed at 72ºx74º?