Originally Posted by
Blue Order
But you probably also want indexed shifting, from the sound of it. Is that right? If so, you'll need to get brifters and derailleurs and an indexed cassette. Basically, you are talking about replacing your drivetrain. That might be more cheaply done by buying a used bike with the drivetrain you want, taking the drivetrain off, and selling the remaining parts. That sounds like a lot of work, but it's easier to do (or have done) than it is to search high and low for a good fitting bike.
Also, see if you can raise the stem, there should be a mark indicating the maximum you can raise it.
This gets me in way over my head. I don't even know what to look for. What kind of drivetrain do I want? Can you give me some examples of what would work on this bike? I'm guessing it would be much harder to find the shorter cranks. If I had to settle for less than the perfect set-up in order to get a good deal, I would rather live with 170mm cranks if I could get a triple chainring.
I checked out the stem, and it was already almost at the maximum.