Hi, I want to start doing some triathlons, but have never roadbiked much before, and am looking to purchase my first bike. I am looking at getting a used one to start out.

I am 6' 1/2" tall with a 34" inseam. At local bike shops, a 60cm bike fits me the best.

Can I fit on a 58" bike? Most advertisements I see say something to the effect of: Size 58cm, will fit anyone from 5'9" to 6'1".

Generally, if I bought a 58" bike, could I make it fit comfortably by adjusting the seat and handlebars? I don't want to get a 58" bike and it not fit. I just don't know enough about roadbikes yet to know what the fitting possiblilities are.

Maybe buying a used one that I have not mounted to test out is a bad idea...dunno.



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Bikes I have tried and seem to fit: Cannondale and Trek 60", Specialized 58" (but this is a compact frame, and their next size up is a 61", which is too big).

Yea, I have been to lots of LBS around here..was just wondering, for example, if the Cannondale 60" fit me best, with some modifications/adjustments, could I get a 58" to fit me...probably too hard to answer that

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Thanks for any advice.