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Hey thanks so much for the tips. I think I’ve honestly tried all the different variations... The most obvious issue is that I don’t feel fully comfortable to put my weight on the saddle properly so I end up either pushing myself up off the pedals too much or putting too much weight on my upper body - making my knees, arms and wrists hurt. Then with longer rides I find myself constantly moving back and forth on the saddle - especially when I want to put more power into it I end up pushing myself backwards to the extend that half my bum isn’t the saddle. Probably sounds really odd.
The guy at the shop said that if the frame is too big everything else will be too including the cranks hence my difficulty pushing on...
When I stand with the top tube between my legs it feels like the perfect height though sits just a couple of cm from touching.

Ah thanks for the advice! My bars and stem dont feel too long but I might measure everything and see. I wonder if other people have been faced with similar issues w Genesis bikes?🤔

I am 5ft5 and bought a Genesis Croix de Fer size S which at the time felt right but I've never been fully comfortable on it. According to the chap at my local cycle shop the bike is too big but I'm seeing different size guides online and can't quite figure out if he's right or if it could be something else... (somebody else said it was the saddle, but I tried a couple of different ones and it didn't help)
Any ideas on how to decipher this? Would hate to have to sell it, such a good bike.
Thanks!!

Got you. Thanks!

Will definitely take it to my local shop. Thanks all!
Any more flags or recommends welcome...
Will be heartbroken if I've written off the frame :(

Thanks tho! Not a bad shout to check Merlin out...

Hmmm.. My frame says 1992 and Genesis customer service confirmed that was right...

Didn't see car coming the other direction and crashed right into it, face planted the bonet, split my chin and chipped a tooth... Needless to say I'll be wearing a helmet for life.
Hoping there's no real damage to my frame - looks like fork took most of the impact so looking to buy a black fork compatible with disk breaks. I THINK steerer 1 1/8 in but not sure as it's an old model (1992)
Any recommendations / suggestions welcome... Thank you!

Looking to mix things up a bit so selling my brown ladies Brooks B17 saddle - used but in good condition (also have brand new Brooks leather bar tape)
Happy to swap too.
Thanks

ps.... has anyone tried to AliExpress alternative? Thoughts? x

Violet bar tape brand new in box as seen below.
Potentially also selling Brooks ladies saddle B17 brown. Used but decent condition and plenty of life in it. Message me for price and detailssss x
https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/brooks-england-leather/136985055/p?utm_source=google_products&utm_medium=merchant&id_producte=7724300&country=uk&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3rnk6Mjm6QIVArDtCh2G4gE0EAkYASABEgIpkfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Got you, thank you! @hippy

Yeah they defo seem the best go to just not sure about spending £50...

Thanks all. @hippy with that one you shared, is it not a pain to take on and off if you want to take a photo or call? I was inclined to go for one with a quick release system (like quad lock) that means the mount stays on the bars and the phone comes off with a clip in section... (if that makes sense!)

Quad Lock is top of the list but it's so pricey. I wonder what everyone else uses and if there are cheaper alternatives that are as solid and well designed when it comes clipping the phone on and off?

Hi, for any NHS workers looking at this thread - Brooks are giving away running shoes tomorrow at 2pm: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a32082316/brooks-donate-shoes-to-healthcare-workers/

Hi all,
An NHS worker friend has had her bike stolen during a shift (eugh!) and is now in need of a new one. Anything available that can help her out? She's quite small so kids / S / XS bikes will be best. Thank you!

Thank you I’m excited 😃

Yes!

Thank you very much, I've now bought a bike :)

Hey! Is it still for sale? Thanks x

Oh yeah this one is beautiful but not quite what I'm looking for, ideally wanting shifters on the handle bars and a little more modern. Thanks so much!

Of course

Sooo lovely but not the right shape :(

Hey thanks! Can you link me to it pls?

Thank you!!