Originally Posted by
sumgy
Have you actually ever been fitted for a bike?
And bike shorts have nothing at all to do with the size of your bike.
Perhaps get some decent advice instead of believing that your bike fits you and that nobody knows better.
You can very easily get a 51-52cm frame without such a tiny head tube, and with a sloping to tube that satisfies your desire for standover.
Wow. Don't get your panties in such a bunch. I mean, this is a converstaion about bike fit, not a discussion on global warming or world peace. Frankie say "relax"!
Actually, the bike short business is the "decent advice" I got right here. I didn't make it up.
The way I look at it you can either find a bike that fits you "as is" even if you don't like it, or modify a bike you like to fit you perfectly. I went the second route. It ain't rocket science. Don't hate me for it.
I mean, if it feels great to me pedaling, standing, and every other way, is the fit wrong? I say no. And not once did I ask for suggestions on bike fit. But I've been getting lots anyway. When I don't agree with them - which is kinda my right - I get attitude. I don't want this to dissolve into one of those internet exchanges where people argue just to vent anger. I suggest folks take a step back and drop the hostility.
I asked a simple question. So, either give it a simple answer or scroll on by.
Have a great day!