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keeper
06-07-2009, 03:38 PM
I had my Specialized Dolce for about two years. When I bought it I was not sure if I actually was going to like cycling. Well I decided that I it needed to buy myself a present and it was time for an upgrade:o:D:p:cool::eek::rolleyes: I did some research looking around and got really overwhelmed! I did a short test ride yesterday on a Obrea Onix TDF. I went back today for a longer ride with my pedals and some adjustments - well it came home with me! Fitting was interesting (and confusing). Apparently my old bike was too big (51 cm and this is 48 cm). I need to do lots of riding!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t49/kussmaul/photo2.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t49/kussmaul/photo.jpg
TrekTheKaty
06-07-2009, 03:51 PM
Congrats! She's beautiful. That's the motivation to ride more :)
tctrek
06-07-2009, 04:02 PM
How tall are you? I'm curious about the fit of the 48 cm on the Orbea.
keeper
06-07-2009, 04:17 PM
How tall are you? I'm curious about the fit of the 48 cm on the Orbea.
I am ~ 5' 3 1/2" and my legs are longish for my height (inseam 30-31 in). After they finished adjusting the fit, it really was not much different than my Dolce. I tested a 51 cm and I was a little to stretched out on it.
ZooZoo
06-07-2009, 04:17 PM
Congrats on the new addition! She is beautiful. Does she have a name yet?
keeper
06-07-2009, 04:22 PM
Congrats on the new addition! She is beautiful. Does she have a name yet?

No name yet. Everything I look at it I think 'Shamu' but.......
deeaimond
06-07-2009, 04:25 PM
Shamu the killer whale?

Congrats on the new bike. Happy riding!!
Miranda
06-07-2009, 05:51 PM
Congrats on the new ride!:cool:

And welcome to the TE Orbea family:). Here's mine...
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=30961

Candy was an upgrade from my also too big bike. So far, I *love* her!

Wishing you both many happy and safe miles together:).
Kelly728
06-07-2009, 06:05 PM
MMMMM love it, white/black bikes are so gorgeous.
I question the sizing of my bike periodically, but it is definitely not time for something new on my end! Enjoy!
keeper
06-07-2009, 06:05 PM
Congrats on the new ride!:cool:

And welcome to the TE Orbea family:). Here's mine...
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=30961

Candy was an upgrade from my also too big bike. So far, I *love* her!

Wishing you both many happy and safe miles together:).

Very pretty!! I almost had them order the same one for me to try. I was sure I would need a WSD but w easily got the other to fit me.
short cut sally
06-08-2009, 04:57 AM
Swwwweeeeettttt ride...enjoy:D
arielmoon
06-08-2009, 06:02 AM
Gorgeous! I really love the black and white combination done that way. Shamu would be very fitting!
skinimini
06-08-2009, 06:45 AM
Ooooh! Aaah! Snazzzy! Love the black and white!
keeper
03-15-2010, 03:04 PM
I'm not quite sure what my lesson is from this is, but there has got to be one (maybe don't buy a bike because you like how it looks and then convince yourself it fits and is comfy...????) I was so excited about my Orbea, and really, really wanted to love it, but I don't think that it was ever really the right bike for me. It was fin to ride, but basically killed my body (back and neck mainly). I did multiple fittings (not at the place I bought it, they lost interest after they had my $$$), but nothing made it much better. So I rode less and less. Now that the weather is nice, I really want to ride. After yesterday's ride, I was almost in tears. So I took a trip to the bike store today and test rode a bunch of bikes. I started riding with a Specialized Dolce, and was pretty comfortable overall. So not surprisingly the Specialized were still the most comfortable. So I came home with a Specialized Ruby Expert. After a fitting that included lots of adjustments and part changes. 2009 model, so I got a great deal. I am hoping I can actually have fun riding again!!:o:o

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t49/kussmaul/photo-1.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t49/kussmaul/photo-2.jpg
Cataboo
03-15-2010, 04:23 PM
Your ruby is gorgeous - so was shamu... What happened to Shamu? Put out to pasture?

I'm sorry that shamu didn't work, that ended up an expensive lesson ;(
keeper
03-15-2010, 05:02 PM
Shamu will hopefully be going to a nice new home soon. I am going to sell it. None of the local bike shops took trade-ins for brands of bikes they don't sell.
runningteach
03-16-2010, 03:02 AM
I'm sorry the Orbea didn't work out but the Ruby is a beauty. Finding the right bike is hard. I hope you put in many happy miles on the Ruby.
Bike Chick
03-16-2010, 03:31 AM
Your new bike is beautiful. I hope you get many years' enjoyment with her. We all have expensive lessons. I refer to them as tuition:rolleyes:
Jo-n-NY
03-16-2010, 07:52 AM
That is one nice looking bike. I am curious, did you get a 51 like your dolce. I am 5'2 and ride a 51 Ruby (and really love how she rides also). I think different manufacturers measure different and that might be why there was a difference.

Lots of luck with your new bike as it is a nice welcoming to spring
keeper
03-16-2010, 09:38 AM
I am curious, did you get a 51 like your dolce. I am 5'2 and ride a 51 Ruby (


I did end up with a 51 - it felt the best. I tried 51's in some other brands and I felt way stretched out. I think after the fit, I fell less stretched out on the Ruby than the 48 Orbea. I am ~5'4", but my legs are really long for my height and arms short (I can sometimes wear long pants, but need petite tops or the arms are looooong).