Hello /n/, absolute bicycle newfag here. My cousin gave me his old roadie (picrel w/ some specs) after buying a new one, and while I've been enjoying finally riding a bicycle around town I'm worried about getting the fit right (or if it fits me at all.)
I feel kinda iffy about splurging on a proper fitting session considering I'm a total newbie and I got the bike itself for only around $200. I know there are already a ton of resources online about DIY fitting but I'd like to know what the best order to adjust things would be.
Saddle height and layback seem pretty straightforward but I'm more concerned about my reach/drop. I'm still getting used to being on a bicycle again so I know I won't feel completely comfortable yet but sometimes I feel like I want the hoods and tops closer to me, which I find weird considering the bike has an 18" TT (about 46cm?), which seems really small. A few years ago when I would just window shop bikes I put my measurements into the
competitivecyclist.com fitting calculator for shits and while I can't find the screenshot anymore it did recommend me a 53cm TT iirc.
Which part should I start a DIY fit with and what new parts might I need? I know I wanna experiment with a shorter raised stem since the steerer is kinda short and the spacers are maxed out.
For reference I am a manlet at around 167cm.
