Road bike position re wheel hub

[Sellyb]

I understand you shouldn't be able to see the front wheel hub when cycling if a road bike is the correct size. However, is this meaning from the more upright rider position, or when your hands are down on the drop handle bars? I can see the hub when down on the drops, but not on the upright. I hope this is OK.
Thanks.

 

[TheDoctor]

If you're comfortable it's right. Rules of thumb are all well and good, but they're not Holy Writ.

 

[Sellyb]

It's hard to say if I'm comfortable or not, as I'm new to road bikes. I do feel quite low down when on the drops, but I shouldn't be, as I bought a frame size based on having a short body and long legs. I am 5'3.5" with a 30.5" leg, so as you can imagine, a short body. The frame is 49"

 

[derrick]

My wife has a road bike, she is same height as you and her frame is a 42cm, fits her perfect and she feels really comfatable on it. uses a 90mm stem.

 

[biggs682]

a lot will depend on the length of stem as well , as altering that can also effect handling as well , so best go with whats most comfy for yourself

 

[Hawk]

Find someone who knows what they're doing to advise you - well established smaller local bike shops specialising in road cycling are probably your best bet; could ask someone in a local cycling club to recommend you such a place