Hey everyone,

I bought my road bike (Felt F4C) four months ago (the end of April) to use for triathlons, charity rides, and group rides. Although I was fit at a very reputable LBS, I'm beginning to wonder if the frame size is a tad too big for me! Its a 54cm frame, 100mm stem-- I am 5'7" inches, 32.5 inseam with a longer torso. The seat is moved quite forward, and the top tube measures 54, which I think is longer than comparable bikes.

My question is... I wanted this bike to be flexible enough for me to use in triathlons (I want to put on a shorty aero bar for next season's HIM)... and being right on the border between a 52/54, if a 52 would ultimately work better for my purposes?? (this was what another LBS told me....).

I havent had a ton of time in the saddle--about 700 miles so far--since Ive been training for my first oly tri and a marathon in early October. Although Im still getting used to the geometry, I think the fit is decent IF I were only using this bike for road rides.

Would it be totally out of the question to go back to the LBS and suggest a 52 would be better??? Does anyone have experience dealing with something like this? Or do you think I'll be stuck having to buy a different frame/fork and moving over all the components...? The guys at the shop have been great, so helpful, so I feel a little guilty to question the fit and I dont want to offend them.

Thanks for any suggestions/advice!!

Jen