I'm pretty sure the bike is the right size, as I test rode a whole bunch of bikes and pretty much every shop had me on a 52 or 53 cm frame. My bike is a 53 cm. My particular model has this set back seatpost that moves the saddle toward the rear from the center of the seatpost. So that might be the problem entirely.

I also know that flexability can make a big difference in how comfortable you are on the bike. I'm pretty inflexible and have tight hamstrings, so this might be making things harder.

At this point, the bike is non-returnable, I would say. I've scuffed up just about every component and ridden it quite a bit. It was also a 2003 closeout. I suppose if I complained loud enough, they would take it back, but I'm pretty sure it can be adjusted to fit me.