First, thank you everyone for your replies. I really appreciate the help!
Indigolis, I have tried a longer stem but was told at my last appointment that I would need a stem about 6 inches longer than the stem I have. They also kicked my handlebars out a bit as well. I'm still squished.
Elk, I was looking for the size on my Serotta but can't find it. When I test rode the Ruby, I rode a 51. My glutes bothered me right away so I'm guessing it was too much of a stretch. In my measurements for a Rivendell, I measured a 51 by their guidelines going by my pubic bone to floor distance. I know there is more to proper fit or else it would be easy to figure out.
Trekhawk, I'd be willing to pay for a really good fit. It would certainly pay for itself if it kept me from buying the wrong bike. What city was your fit in?
The first fit session measured me and set up my Serotta for the way they believed it should fit me. After riding it a year, it wasn't comfortable so they adjusted the stem and handlebars quite a bit. I had an appointment locally a few weeks ago and was told that the bike was way too small for me and that they could go with a longer stem that might make me more comfortable but that a new frame that fit well would be the best route.
Bikermomma, I live in Sand Springs. We're neighbors! Jake at T-Town does all of our bike work. I also bought my Santa Cruz from him and love it! Wish they could fit me with a road bike the way the Santa Cruz fits me! What shop do you use?
Lisa, I have never seen a Rivendell except on the website so it probably wasn't right of me to say that I thought they were similar. In pictures, the bikes look similar to me. My Serotta is a steel frame, as are the Rivendells. I wrongly thought my Serotta had lugged tubes like the Rivendell, it doesn't. I thought the Rivendell's were simple looking, like my Serotta. I'd love to see one.
The bike I'm looking for is comfortable to ride 50 to 100 miles. It isn't heavy and hard to ride but feels like it fits me and was made for me.
Kenda




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