Originally Posted by
TimothyH
I would absolutely be concerned about the advertised frame size. Since when is it OK to misrepresent items for sale?
If a shop sold a 58 frame as a 56 then they either lied and therefor committed fraud or they made an honest mistake. Either way, if it is not a 56 then they need to make it right, return the money or get a 56 frame.
Specifications are "only a guide" but it doesn't mean that manufacturers and retailers can make false claims.
If it is a 56 frame and it doesn't fit or it is a 58 frame and it does fit then the OP has a problem with what he thinks his size is.
-Tim-
The bike is 10 years old.
Sticker with size is long gone.
Old bikes just measure seat tube.
Sloping top tube makes measuring more ambiguous unless 10 yr spec sheets can be found.
No fraud.