Woo hoo! I am so excited!

The long femurs were a surprise (well, long relative to my calves - I don't think they are freakishly long!).

Now I know why I always feel like I need to push my saddle way back (until it's like a springy diving board - not good!), or scoot myself right off the back of it.

I am in my early 40s, so I don't think I actualy "grew" an inch , but I must be standing up straighter these days, and that seems to have made a difference. I am officially 5'3.85", and I have always thought of myself as 5'2". This changes everything!

Kim - Oakland hills rides are definitely on the agenda, but as great as this bike will be, it's still the same old slow up-hill rider pedaling! Although, I should have a more efficient pedal stroke when I am positioned better on the bike - maybe that will help get up those hills!

P.S. Ace - you can just forget that $2.-whatever!