It's a real pleasure to discover a women's cycling forum. I am in England and have enjoyed reading some of the very interesting posts. Now I have joined and would like your advice please. My LBS has Treks and does the women's models. Here in the UK they are more expensive than the US but from what I have read I think they may be worth it. I am five feet two with an inseam of 28 inches. I love the look of the trek 2000wsd but it is expensive. The Cannondale at another dealer are cheaper although it is not near to me. Does the wsd really make a difference? Did you buy one and are you glad you paid the extra? Please help me decide I am a new rider with a mountain bike but am desperate to get on the road and join you lot and maybe take a trip to the USA to do an organised ride.