Hello Ladies...
I started a thread in the newbie area and it was suggested that I look into a cyclocross bike due to my desire for a more rugged road-ish bike--but not quite a mountian bike. I have found a very gently used Tricross that I'm somewhat interested in but I am quite uncertain on the sizing. It's a steal of a price but it's not *so* local that I can just zoom over and take a look/ride.
I ride a 51cm Cannondale Synapse that is pretty much maxed out in size adjustments. According to multiple shops and an independent fitting, I could have gone with the 51cm or 54 cm version(that's the next increment up for Cannondale on this model) and minor tweaking would have me set.
The Specialized Tricross is a 54cm. The geometry for both the Specialized and the Cannondale is below... should I even consider this Tricross or really wait until something smaller comes along. (and FWIW, I have called around to many shops and no one has this size in stock for me to try...) Also, I am NOT looking to use this for cyclocross--rather just dirt and gravel trail rides.
Synapse Geometry:
Tricross Geometry:
My instinct is that it's just a *little* large. But I just want some confirmation before I pass.
Thaaaaanks!!