Small Person Big Bikes

[Irulan]

OK,you had me confused becasue WSD is the trademarked term that Fisher & Trek use for their women's bike designs, but there are other companies out there that build frames for women, and that build custom frames too.

Luna Cycles
Santa Cruz
Titus
Wylder
Habanero custom
even Cannondale has a "Fe`minine...


Also, consider asking around for a LBS person who really knows what they are doing when it comes to fit. It sort of sounds you are getting the "here let's try this" treatment. If someone really knows their stuff, they should be able to anticipate what's going to go wrong when adjusting the fit. You should not be uncomfortable at all.. no shoulder/arm pain, no back pain, etc. MY butt doesn't even get sore but that's a seperate issue.

it'd be interesting to know if/how road bike geometry from a bike that fits could possibly be translated into a mountain bike frame. Sound to me, with your back issues that your top tube length must be off. I'm going to ask frame builder I know and see what he says.

This is just my 2¢ of course.


Irulan