fit opinions pleeeez

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Nope that was the smallest Trek 520....
The REI bike I think is too big, But I like the look of it.

I'm REALLY confused about why a smaller Salsa, Surly or even a smaller Jamis wouldn't work?? The numbers seem good.... This guy was pretty canny about the numbers that would work for me....and they were "smaller than 48/ shorter than 52" and that was it. The Salsa and the Surly both fall into that category....so why would he say they wouldn't fit?

I think trying the Surly again is a good idea....especially now that I'll know how to ride it!!! It was the first road bike I tested...All I remember is liking the ride despite the fact that I wanted the bar to be higher....

I suppose the Kona is a possibility...but I'm not crazy about it...

and hey, I'm a writer...keeping a journal is so NOT doinky!!! And a great idea.