Subject: RE: Bike fit / body issue question then my guess without knowing more about where you are on the 56 would be that you need to figure out what needs to happen to fix the issue (fitter or someone a bit more in the know here should help answer this ).
I know i can get in my same position on a few dif sized bikes, but it would require a decent amount of work (ie i ride a 51, but can/have got the same position on a 50, 52, 53, etc, but they require very dif stems/saddle placement etc ).
Figure out what is causing the issue, then pick the frame that allows you to most easily get into the position you want/need, and from there i would say the frame that allows you a bit of adjustability as you get used to it.
I know for me, the position i start the spring/ride the winter in is not 100% the same as where i am once it warms up. I move the bars up and a bit wider for the winter months (mainly due to more clothing on and not being comfortable in all of it in the cold ), and then back to the racing position once its warm enough to not be dressed for the arctic. |