Hello everyone,
I am new to cycling, much like most others on this thread. Currently I am looking at purchasing a 2011 Fuji Newest 1.0. So far I have worked out a pretty good deal with the salesmen (I think its a good deal). Right now we are at $800. The price seems good, but I am worried about the sizing. I am 5'9" and i am of average proportions. The salesmen says that Fuji measures their bicycles using a different method than most other manufactures. Anyways he is saying that I should buy the medium bike measuring 50cm. A 50 cm bike seems like it would be small for someone of my height. I would more than appreciate any information on if this is a "good deal" and / or if you think the bike will be too small. I have taken it for a test drive, but i have no cycling experience and don't know anything about sizing or much else. Thanks again for your advice.
I am new to cycling, much like most others on this thread. Currently I am looking at purchasing a 2011 Fuji Newest 1.0. So far I have worked out a pretty good deal with the salesmen (I think its a good deal). Right now we are at $800. The price seems good, but I am worried about the sizing. I am 5'9" and i am of average proportions. The salesmen says that Fuji measures their bicycles using a different method than most other manufactures. Anyways he is saying that I should buy the medium bike measuring 50cm. A 50 cm bike seems like it would be small for someone of my height. I would more than appreciate any information on if this is a "good deal" and / or if you think the bike will be too small. I have taken it for a test drive, but i have no cycling experience and don't know anything about sizing or much else. Thanks again for your advice.