Specialized Tarmac Fitment ?
Hey guys, I just picked up a size 56 Specialized Tarmac from my LBS and I absolutely love the bike. However, on my first ride after ~30 miles or so my neck got fairly sore. So much that I wanted to get off the bike.
I'm 5'9.5" with long legs/short torso about 33.5-34" inseam depending on how I measure, however I also have decently long arms - somewhat of an ecto build I guess?
My LBS didn't do any sort of fit except watching me ride around the parking lot. I went back to them complaining of neck pain and they raised the stem by 8 degrees and told me to come back after I have more miles on the bike and they would put me on the trainer and fit me.
I am kind of regretting going with the 56cm. Do you guys think I should be on a 54? The LBS told me 56 was my size and never had me ride a 54. I told them I'm new to road bikes (been borrowing my friends) and had no idea as far as fitment. Depending on what you guys say I may push the LBS to swap me out for a 54.