I have a 4900 WSD that I love ... have looked at the Gary Fisher bikes but opted for the Trek after test riding both brands. Being from Wisconsin we are very loyal Trekkie's. Of all the bikes we own (fellow bikers are the only ones who understand the sickness of owning more than one or two bikes) only one is not a Trek. Due to your current living arrangements the 4900 may not be your best option. One of the highlights of a trip I made to Great Britain last year was a shopping trip to a bike store in London that was also a Trek dealer - it was one of the few places in GB where Wisconsin was recognized as the home of Trek bikes!

At 5'1" I find that the WSD gives me the right fit for my body - it wasn't until I rode a non-WSD that I realized how important it was for me to have the smaller grips and the geometry of the crank placement in relation to the seat. The first time I rode my first road bike, Trek's 2200 WSD, I wasn't comfortable with the bike but after that second ride ... I was hooked. I'm glad to see more manufactures addressing the needs of women but obviously we still have a long way to go.

Now if I can get the sporting industry to address the fact that there are women who enjoy upland game and offer a wider selection of boots for field work ... I'd be a way happy camper!