I started looking for a new bike a couple years ago when I noticed that I had tweaked my Cannondale aluminum frame -- coming back into the sport with a bit more income than I did before allowed me to shop around with a carbon bike in mind. I lusted after the carbon bikes since they first came out on the market in the late 80's. So when I got my Fuji carbon, it was especially sweet.

I really didn't "shop around" too long. One of the lbs's in Merced deals Fuji's and knowing me, my riding style, my body build, etc., they recommended the Fuji right off the bat. The lbs owner was so thrilled to have me back riding with the them that they cut me a HUGE break on the cost -- and also they knew that if they sold me one, others might want one also (they were right, and sold two more -- whose owners both love the bike as I do). This bike is awesome.

I have the luxury of being tall and lanky with a long torso (sometimes I wonder if it's really a luxury, though, when it comes to fitting long-sleeve shirts/jerseys... ), so I'm able to fit non-WSD bikes (aka "guys" bikes) without much adjustment. I'm 5'9" with a 34" inseam. The bike size I generally ride is a 56cm, but I can ride a 54 with some tweaking. The 56cm gives great response in sprints and hills and corners well. It was alot more responsive than my old Cannondale at first, so it took a bit of getting used to, but is noooo problemmmooo now.

The Fuji carbon bikes are endorsed by the Toyota-United pro mens's team and the Team Lipton women's squad this year. That's Kristin Armstrong's team.

Anyhooo, I'd recommend giving the Fuji a try, but like the other ladies said, fit is first. Fuji does have WSD bikes, but I haven't looked into them too much (being too-tall-me & all).

Take care & have fun shopping...
~BikeMomma