As Muirenn says, don't underestimate reach. The cross check has a classic geometry, so reach is most likely the problem: the seat might not be able to move further forward, the stem might be as short as possible, etc. A very short stem translates into "squirrely" handling. I did that to a bike that was too big for me. The height was just fine, the reach was too long.
Why would powder coating a bike be suspicious? I am sure Kubla might be able to tell from the ad whether it is a hack paint job to cover up a possibly stolen bike or a good paint job for someone who enjoys bikes.
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08-04-2013, 01:39 PM #1
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OP says she's ridden a CC in the same size and it seemed to fit.
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I agree though, if I buy a bike and then decide it's too big for me I'm not going to have it powder coated before selling it three years later ...Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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08-04-2013, 04:08 PM #3
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We do not know if the seller bought the bike new or maybe it was old stock, on sale, and he/she did not like the color. At any rate, I think the OP, having the ad at hand, can judge this better than we can. I bought a bike that was too big for me and rode it for more than 7 years (just sold it today).
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