Originally Posted by
buzpuck11
This bike is a little over 2 hours away, but I think I am going to look at it on Saturday. It seems like a good deal. Now, I have never ridden a road bike before. So other than stand over height (1-2 inches?), how do I know if it is the correct fit or not? Will I just be able to tell by taking a short ride, or are there specific things I should be looking for?
Stand over height is the least important aspect of fit. You really won't know until you've put at least 50 miles on the bike. Seat post height, saddle for/aft position, stem length, handle bar width, tob tube length, head tube size, and seat tube angle are all factors. It may be worth it for you to spend another $75-$100, take it to your LBS and have them properly fit you.