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So I've been hacking around on the same bike for 11 years now! Time has come to change it. I'm 5'8" and a bit!
Zesty in medium looked like the one, 2013 model at a good price.
4" difference in measurement from seat tip to centre of bar between the two bikes! Lapierre much shorter.
So tried a large, stretch closer but bike feels too big.
I know riding styles have changed but I'm starting to wonder if the bike for me exists!
So my question is this... is there a medium sized bike out there, with a long racy position but 130-50mm travel?
Last point, my old spesh weights 27lb 11oz £3100 Zesty 515 2lb heavier which aint helping things!
I realise I have an outdated riding position but it works for me and want to maintain a similar feel.
Help anyone!
[i]4" difference in measurement from seat tip to centre of bar between the two bikes! [/i]
3 of those are probably differences in stem length which is easily solved? Wider bars would lower your shoulders too.
Try and get an extended test ride on the medium - you may find you prefer the new-fangled 'in control over the old falling over the front end and desperately pedalling to keep up' riding position 😉