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Old 09-22-17 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dmanthree
My "issue" is long legs for my height: a 34" inseam and I'm 5' 9" tall. The pedal to seat distance is 39". After that, I play with the stem to bring the bars up and a little closer so I'm not reaching and not too flat. Some bikes, notably race-specific bikes simply can't work for me. Endurance frames are usually a better fit, but I don't really need an endurance bike since I ride roads, never gravel or dirt. That said, my current ride is a 2017 Roubaix, which I like, but don't want to spend that much for a "part time" bike.

Your Roubaix has an endurance frame.

The Specialized Secteur(used market only) has been mentioned..AL version of the Roubaix, if that frame works for you, then a used Secteur is a short punt. You even know how to set it up..duplicate what you have now.

Anytime the combo of "long legs, shorter torso" comes up, a women's specific design (WSD) is an option. You may want to look into a WSD model of some of the bikes you're considering.
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