Originally Posted by goldy

Question for bike people out there....
i was just given a road bike - 49cm that is too small. i currently am interested in learning to ride a road bike - i commute right now on my mountain bike and want to do more long rides, possible some touring.
so here's the question. should i just get rid of the thing, can i find a bigger frame and use all the parts - or are those sized differently too. i don't need anything fancy cus i'm just getting into the swing....
i'm 5'6" girl - probably need a 53 cm bike? not sure.
any advice would be appreciated.
thanks