Hello--from Michigan

[Trek-chick]

I've been lurking around here for a while and, figured I should introduce myself. I am actually just getting into road biking after many years of doing the mountain bike thing. I had an old Trek road bike from the mid-eighties and, basically that is the extent of my road cycling.

I am currently shopping for a new road bike. I looked on ebay and Craigslist for a while but, could not find what I wanted so, I decided to go to the LBS and get fitted, do some test rides and go with a new bike. Been shopping foe 3 weeks now and will go out again this weekend to do some test riding. I hope to find "my" perfect bicycle very soon.


I am currently looking at the Womens models because I have long legs and short torso so, finding a good fit hasn't been easy for me. (I,m 5'8"--31.5" inseam.)

I signed up for a century ride at the end of Sept. in Michigan so, I will ride as much as I can all season long. I can not wait.

...Is winter ever going to end????????

[zoom-zoom]

Hi there, I am also in MI and new to road biking. You picked a much smarter time to get into a bike than I did--I got mine right before Thanksgiving and managed 3 outdoor rides before the weather went to crap.

[WindingRoad]

Hi T.C.! I have almost the exact same dimensions as you and I too have a relatively short torso. I'm riding a women's Lemond Versailles now which is very similar to the women's Madone. You might try one of those while you are out test riding. I will tell you there is an aggressive position Madone now and a more relaxed one, I like them both actually but I don't remember which is which. Happy hunting!

[TrekTheKaty]

Welcome! I travel to Michigan a lot for work. What a wonderful, bike-friendly place to live! I'm even a member of League of Michigan cyclists--just to get the calendar.

[beccaB]

Helloo from another Michigan cyclist!

[pinsonp2]

Howdy from yet another Michigan cyclist. I got a new road bike last week - a Specialized Dolce Sport. It hasn't made it outside, just on the trainer. It is way more comfortable than I ever thought a road bike would be...however I am only 5'5" and got a 54cm wsd frame.

P2

[pinkpedalpusher]

I'm another "Roadie" from West Michigan!

Is Anyone else doing the Fisk Knob TT this rainy/snowy Sunday? Buuuuurrrr!

Maybe I'm just insane to start the race season with Fisk Knob?!!

[limewave]

I'm not doing Fisk Knob TT, but I'm doing "The Ride" at the Lakes Mall in Muskegon on Saturday.

Although, I think I'd rather be riding outside . . .

[zoom-zoom]

I'm not doing Fisk Knob TT, but I'm doing "The Ride" at the Lakes Mall in Muskegon on Saturday.

Although, I think I'd rather be riding outside . . .

Maybe not...this is what NOAA has in store for us:
Saturday: Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North northeast wind between 11 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Ick. Sunday looks about the same. I had planned to do a 2 hour ride on Sunday, but I think I may take it as a rest day or do a short run. Saturday I'm planning on 12 miles in the muck. Man, I can't wait for April when we get more weather like what we've had in the past week.