Would changing from a Small frame to an XS be worth it?

[Gunk]

That's nice

 

[vickster]

Blimey that’s lairy

 

[Binka]

It’s certainly easy to pick out of the line up when parked outside the cafe!

managed to find some matching socks as well. 😆

 

[vickster]

It’s certainly easy to pick out of the line up when parked outside the cafe!

managed to find some matching socks as well. 😆

Make sure it’s properly locked up and insured as it’ll stand out from the crowd

 

[Binka]

Yes, that did concern me a bit.

 

[Reynard]

It is nice... Even if it isn't red.

It’s certainly easy to pick out of the line up when parked outside the cafe!

managed to find some matching socks as well. 😆

That's what I was thinking. No more "where the blazes did I park the bike" moments... Matching socks are cool. You'll be wanting matching bottle cage, saddle bag and helmet next.

But yes, get it insured and make sure you get two decent locks for when you do have to leave it unattended.

Nice bike though. It's brighter than I would choose, but then I have five bikes, all of which are mostly red, so who am I to say?

 

[Ramshackle]

Other than a shorter stem, the other thing that helps reach is a zero offset seat post. Made a huge difference for me. I also had a hard time accessing the brakes from the hoods. It was too wide a reach for my short fingers. The bike size or drop bar size didn't help. I didn't have the confidence to brake in an emergency. My solution was going to a flat bar. Felt more secure and worked well for the few times I had to urgently brake.

 

[Gunk]

nice bike but the twitchy is a bit of a misnomer, i ride bikes with stems ranging from 110 to 70 mm and can tell no difference .

I've switched from 120mm to 70mm and didn't notice any difference, just less reach to the hoods.