What is the most comfortable 32C tire capable road bike?
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And obviously, I meant "the otherwise perfect bike", now you're just being obtuse. If I spot a bike on Craigslist, that's exactly what I'm interested in, in minty nice condition, in my size, for a killer price, but the seat isn't comfortable for me, then for all intents and purposes, that bike can still be reasonably described as "perfect" for me. Having to change some piddly part in order to make it literally 100% perfect for me, doesn't invalidate the point.
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I think it's far more reasonable for a newbie to ask around and find out which is(are) the better shop(s) in the area, than to expect that newbie to know how to fit a bike on craigslist. If the shop chosen doesn't suggest (and even perform) the stem swap, maybe they don't have the right bike. And again, if the bike the buyer leaves the shop with doesn't fit, it's not the perfect bike. Do you really think a cyclist, new to the sport, will have the knowledge and understanding to change out stems, bars, or saddle, or how to adjust the bars and saddle? This site has an entire sub-forum dedicated to bike fitting -- it's not like going to a car dealer and saying, "I like the red one best."
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I have a Specialized Roubaix that will take 32mm. But that is the absolute limit. If I could do it again, I would get the Diverge because it will allow even bigger tires and open up more possibilities for gravel. There are lots of good bikes out there though and you should try before you buy.
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Mostly good advice here, agree with almost all of it.
My advice, which is hopefully an aggregate of the above, is to find a bike that seems close, then see if the shop will work with you to get it dialled in... it shouldn't take more than a trying a couple of stems to position the bars where you want them.
I also agree with the advice that Rivendell makes very good 'comfort' oriented road bikes, but you certainly pay handsomely for the privilege of owning one.
My advice, which is hopefully an aggregate of the above, is to find a bike that seems close, then see if the shop will work with you to get it dialled in... it shouldn't take more than a trying a couple of stems to position the bars where you want them.
I also agree with the advice that Rivendell makes very good 'comfort' oriented road bikes, but you certainly pay handsomely for the privilege of owning one.