Originally Posted by
mad5427
Thanks for all the responses. My only major concern is that when I am standing in front of my seat over my top tube, I can't stand with my feet flat. Is this a major problem?
Once I save enough for a new frame that I'm completely happy with, I'll swap it out and then try to sell
I could hopefully then sell my current 57cm frame and fork to recoup some of the cost.
I love the bike and the quality level of the components. I fully understand that I will not be able to afford even close to this level of bike if I sell this. If I could just ride this for now and work towards a new frame, it would be fantastic. I could keep all my Campy parts and it will force me to learn more about the interworkings of the bike. Win win all around.
I just got scared when all these people at all these stores looked at me like I was crazy having this 57cm bike.
Thoughts?
The highlighted part about not sitting over the top tube with your feet flat is a concern. Unless you already sing Tenor. You may not ever have a problem if everything else is adjusted ok, saddle height and bar reach but you may also never be completely satisfied with the 57. I have been slowly upgrading my bikes and when I get new parts for one I move the other parts to the backup bike. You should be able to stand over the top tube and have some clearance at least.
