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Old 08-31-19, 08:27 PM
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Definitely buy used. You will want a new bike right away in either case.

But go to shops and test ride.

Are you certain you want a road bike? Get a used hybrid with risers for like $250 (like a used sirrus) and go riding. If dead set on a road bike, still spend around that.

That calculator is a bit funky. I am shorter, but have a similar body type. The calculator recommends bike sizes that don't exist. Yours are a bit more extreme, though.

The best I can recommend would be a 58, shop cheap and smart, ride for a bit, then plan the next bike if you like cycling.
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