I have an opportunity to by a new Specialized Allez for $499.99 from a LBS on close-out (2004 model). I think it has Soira front deraileur /Tiagra Rear.
My main question is that it is 62 cm, which may or may not be too big for me? I'm 6'2" and have a 34" inseam and I have long arms. This shop measured me for a 61 cm. This Allez is only 1 cm off. Is that a biggie? Can they make this bike fit by putting say a 80mm stem on instead of the stock 120 mm? That would shorten my reach by a good 1 1/4".
I'm a sucker for bargains. Is this a good deal? I don't know much about Specialized. Are they good bikes? Thanks
My main question is that it is 62 cm, which may or may not be too big for me? I'm 6'2" and have a 34" inseam and I have long arms. This shop measured me for a 61 cm. This Allez is only 1 cm off. Is that a biggie? Can they make this bike fit by putting say a 80mm stem on instead of the stock 120 mm? That would shorten my reach by a good 1 1/4".
I'm a sucker for bargains. Is this a good deal? I don't know much about Specialized. Are they good bikes? Thanks