Originally Posted by
WhyFi
$450 for the work to be done on it? If so, no way - I wouldn't sink that kind of money in to a bike that doesn't fit.
agreed. you can get a low-end, but totally serviceable new bike for $1,500. get one that fits, ride the heck out of it, if you're still bitten by the cycling bug you can sell it in a few years and upgrade.