Old 04-25-23 | 06:57 PM
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WT21
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How do you fit a bike that is one size too small? Trek Emonda

Just test rode a Trek Emonda that someone is selling used. It is a sweet little ride, but it was one size down for me. I'm a 56cm in Trek or M/L in Giant, and find going up one size to be comfortable. Seller thought this was a 56, but turns out it's a 54. My top clipped the wheel (though with an Emonda, isn't that likely anyway) and even with the seat all the way back, my knee was just over the pedal spinal, so no room to change.

Is this one you just walk away from, or are there ways to adjust? Would dropping the cranks, for example, to a 170 or 165, which could get my toe out of the wheel, drive the seat up and my butt bac?. Or install an offset seat post?

I've been shopping for a used bike since January, and this is the first one to move me - great color, fun to ride, in pretty good shape and a very nice price. Just a wee bit small. Is there hope in this?
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