my car didn't pass inspection, so I decided to get a bike because I live in a bike friendly city anyway, and I've always been jealous of cyclists who are able to keep going when I'm stopped at a red light or in traffic.I walked into a used bike shop with a cute city bike in mind (like the retrospec beaumont), but they didn't have any city or basic step thru bikes. The smallest bike they had (I am 5'1) was a road bike that is slightly large for me. I can't fully stand over it.I stupidly bought it because I was already there and just wanted to get my transportation issue out of the way.The more I ride this bike the less stable I feel. I don't feel like I am riding the bike but I am part of the bike and unlike a step thru bike, I will just go down with it if I fall. There's zero recovery. I just practiced riding it on the bike path today and it was so crowded so it was hard to just go slow and cruise on it. I can't sit on it idly with my feet on the ground or even just one foot, I always have to get all the way off. I can't swap or return it, so I guess I'm stuck with it. I appreciate how lightweight it is, but I wanted something more relaxed. Is practicing on this for a year a waste of time or will it improve my skills in the long run until I'm able to get my dream bike? like pic related.
>bike doesn't fit>buys it anywaywhat's wrong with you?
jsut chop the toptube off with a sawzall it will be even lighter
>>2076509My ex girlfriend rode a bike that was way too big for her for years. You can get it to a point where it's manageable. Even a bike that fits right you have to get off the saddle when you stop unless it's a cruiser
>>2076509fit is really important, buy a kids bike if you need to.
>>2076509I guess you could look into a shorter and/or riser stem, and some swept back handlebars. that will at least give you a cockpit setup like you prefer.since you can't stradle the top tube, when you come to a stop sign/light, start getting used to keeping one foot on the pedal and lean over on the other foot while remaining seated. spin the pedal crankarm up and when it's safe to go you push back up with your leaning leg and then mash the pedal with the other leg and you're right back to riding. this is useful for all riding since even on a correctly sized frame, if your seat height is correct for your leg extension you can't put both feet on the ground while seated anyway
