Specialized chart shows 5' 7" - 5 10" is a 54cm, comes with a 100mm stem. You went down 1 size to a 52cm, comes with a 90mm? Cranks 170mm vs. 172.5. That's prob what I would have done. If you have pretty "average" proportions, I think you are on the right bike. You could try different lengths of stem, +or- 10mm. More likely +10mm to 100mm. But -30mm? I would seriously question the judgement of anyone who says you need to drop to a 49 and go to a 60mm stem. I would say you didn't get much value for your $100. Kind of like betting on the Vikings to cover the spread. Adjust your saddle to "neutral" or "standard" on the bike you have. Set the seat height properly, then ride it. A few times. I don't think you'll be too far off optimum. Tweak as needed. Specialized aren't a bunch of fools. If your proportions are skewed then I have no idea.
5'8 on a 49cm with a 60mm stem, short legs and really short arms?
Last edited by grizzly59; 10-17-21 at 06:19 PM.