Gravel/Hybrid Bike on budget! Chepo new vs used + some new parts?

[T4tomo]

Well done you! Looks nice (though the pedal are an acquired aesthetic I'd say )

Forgive me for asking but the saddle looks very low?!

looks like its set for reach to the ground for "security" when stationary as opposed to reach to the pedal for efficient pedaling

 

[vickster]

She's not a terribly tall cyclist which might explain the saddle height

 

[ms.hyde]

Well done you! Looks nice (though the pedal are an acquired aesthetic I'd say )

Forgive me for asking but the saddle looks very low?!

Yup, I’m a hobbit, I’m 5’3.
I’m used to bmx pedals, and love the variety of colours

 

[jowwy]

Yup, I’m a hobbit, I’m 5’3.
I’m used to bmx pedals, and love the variety of colours

so how big is the bike?? and why not get one that fits properly

 

[ms.hyde]

so how big is the bike?? and why not get one that fits properly

It’s perfect with saddle this low.
Also there’s nothing smaller It’s the XS

 

[jowwy]

It’s perfect with saddle this low.
Also there’s nothing smaller It’s the XS

so its the 47cm frame........which is for 4' 10" to 5' 0"

or is the 50cm which is for 5' 1" to 5' 3"

 

[ms.hyde]

so its the 47cm frame........which is for 4' 10" to 5' 0"

or is the 50cm which is for 5' 1" to 5' 3"

It’s 47cm. I’ve tried different bikes in the area over the weekend and 51/50 was a bit too long for me, maybe I’m shorter then I think ? Anyway I tested a 45 and 48 and they were perfect, that’s why I went with 47. So yeah this Merlin fits fine

 

[yo vanilla]

I like it a lot! I think it would suit my wife, who is 5'2"