I was in a national chain store today that sells Cannondale bicycles, as well as just about any outside gear you can imagine. I was browsing the bicycles, as I am in the market for a road bike. They have the Cannondale R1000 for under $1400 and I was asking questions of the sales guy. I was also honest with him and let him know that I was bidding on a 2002 Giant bicycle on ebay and I would be buying it if I won it, but I might be interested in the Cannondale if I didn't win it.
He looked at me and told me that I would not be able to ride a compact geometry bike because my legs are too long and I have a short torso. Now, I am only 5' 11" and my inseam is 32 1/2".
I don't agree with his assessment and I really think he may have just been trying to pressure sell me the bike.
Any opinions on if he was right and likes and dislikes of compact geometry.
The other bicycle I have been trying to find is a used or 2003 Cervelo Soloist 105 as I want to do some duathlons.
Right now I ride a mountain bike with slicks so anything would be an improvement.
Thanks.
He looked at me and told me that I would not be able to ride a compact geometry bike because my legs are too long and I have a short torso. Now, I am only 5' 11" and my inseam is 32 1/2".
I don't agree with his assessment and I really think he may have just been trying to pressure sell me the bike.
Any opinions on if he was right and likes and dislikes of compact geometry.
The other bicycle I have been trying to find is a used or 2003 Cervelo Soloist 105 as I want to do some duathlons.
Right now I ride a mountain bike with slicks so anything would be an improvement.
Thanks.