I know on paper I’m too small for this, but running a 90mm -7 stem with 10mm of spacers its actually a little shorter than my road bike position and the same height. Seat height is set in pic
by daddykratty
I know on paper I’m too small for this, but running a 90mm -7 stem with 10mm of spacers its actually a little shorter than my road bike position and the same height. Seat height is set in pic
by daddykratty
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Also forgot to mention this is being offered by a friend for a good chunk less than it’s worth
No bike is worth purchasing if it’s not the right size.
How much?
If it’s not the right size, you’ll regret the purchase regardless of the price.
Smaller is easier to remedy than too big. If you’re only one size or so too small, I say buy it.
No, I don’t think I will haha
but if it’s truly the wrong size… then pass mate
Every little ache/pain you have going forward could be attributed to a poorly fit bike
You don’t want that bike. The pedals are aweful
Size and price aside, tire clearance on the aspero leaves a lot to be desired
Where are the brakes?
Never buy a bike that’s too big for you, no matter the price. You can make a bike that’s slightly too small for you work with adjustments to stem, bars, seat post, etc, but not the other way around. This won’t work for you and you absolutely will regret buying it.
No brakes
If aint free, id pass.
An ill-fitting bike is the worst imo, especially if im paying for it. Too much of a headache to fix and too much body sore.
Anyway.. if youre deadset on getting the whole bike, id suggest to salvage the components and get a better sized frameset… Which could accomodate the existing parts.
Plus.. its carbon. Go get something in steel 😅
It looks pretty dope. I say go for it if you feel ok riding it.
Do not buy a bike that fits any other way than perfectly
Keep in mind this is more of an All-Road bike by today’s gravel standards. It only fits 40mm tires max. If that sounds like it fits the bill and you can add a longer step, brakes, pedals…ect. Maybe?
If you’re looking for a gravel bike that can tackle some gnarly terrain. This ain’t it.
you probably have a neighbor who is about your size and has an extra bike. There I just saved you a few bucks.
As someone who has a short reach and needs a high stack, I say build it up and try it out. If it’s a friend, ask them to let you take it for a spin. A 90mm stem isn’t very short, you’d just need to check the handling.
Stand. Over. Clearance
You can make adjustments to make a smaller bike usable, but not the other way around.
My only statement. It is carbon…. THat is all.
That bikes on sale all over the internet it’s last years model. Find a brand new one in your size an color you love.
Look at mr original here, with the everything black.
Oh yellow pedals? Feeling adventurous are we sir?
Serious note – if it don’t fit it’s a load of shit.
Based on the pedals alone, you know he didn’t put any miles on it
The pedals and mechanical shifting.
Sounds like the “not being the right size” concerns are overblown. Based on what you’re saying, it’s just a stem swap away from being the exact right fit.
If it’s a bike that’ll get you out and riding rather than sitting in the shed collecting dust, I think it’s a great deal.
It has flat pedals, yuck
What size is it? What’s your size?
I will not.
No
Buying a bike that doesn’t fit you is a shitty idea.
It’s a generic black bike
Sounds good, as long as your crotch isn’t completely slammed into the top tube when straddling the bike. $1000 is a great price. Only thing with that gen of Aspero is the tire size is a hard max of 700×40. It’s definitely usable, it’s what everyone was riding 5 years ago, but bigger tires (or more mud clearance) is certainly nice.
If you’re too small do not buy it. You’ll never be comfortable.
Don’t buy it. There, does that work?
Buy it, put some disc rotors on along with a set decent pedals, then sell it for more. After that, buy yourself a bike that’s your size
Cervelon’t
Limited tire clearance.
BORING! Get an interesting bike, since they’re all really good now