Can't Decide!

[Kelly728]

This is not uncommon - it does take some time to get used to (and get flexible!) a road cycling position. If you are stretched out you won't be able to have a comfortable bend in your elbows when your hands are on the hoods of the bike. If you're arms are straight or elbows locked then the bike is too big. If you cannot stand and pedal without feeling like you are going to fall forward the bike is likely too large also.

More and more the 52 is seeming big. I should have went with my gut instinct knowing that I was reaching and my arms were pretty straight. It really is back to LBS #1! (and I'm going to find #4, #5 and #6 apparently). I wanted to try out a cannondale but LBS #0 showed me a "like 10 years old" bike saying that is all I could get for my money. I'm going to look for another Cannondale and Specialized shops because I really want to try out other things!

(this will probably put me out towards College Park for that shop a bunch of you recommended..)