Hello:

Twenty years ago I was a die hard biker and spent some money on a Terry Precision and added Campy componets. Over the years I have had babies, ruined my back, and generally drifted away from cycling. Today, I am back in the saddle and looking to buy a new, lighter bike. I will keep my Terry for training and bad weather rides. I have it down to two bikes that I am interested in and was wondering if any of you could offer some input. I am 5'2" with short hands, legs and torso. I am interested
in the new WSD 5200 by Trek, but my husband tells me that the 650 c wheels will make me pedal harder to maintain a good cadence...anyone have any experience with such??? I am also interested in the Specialized Allez Dolce another WSD. My son just bought a Specialized and I am very impressed with his bike,
he seems to have gotten a lot of bang for his buck. Both of the bikes I am interested in have Shimano Ultegre Componets with
short reach levers, (which is all I can use...my Terry has an old pair of Suntour short reach levers). I guess my question is, does anyone out there ride a Trek 5200, or a Specialized Alez Dolce, and what kind of input/concerns do you have about these bikes??
Thanks for the info on cleats...I am also investing in a pair of Look
cleats for my new bike and found your information to be most helpful!!
massbikebabe