Hi,

I too have been looking at the Specialized bikes (Sequoia, Sirrus, And Roubaix. Oddly I am having trouble locating them in a bike store in LA (in my size) so I can test ride.

I too have been riding a mt bike on the roads for years and finally decided after a wonderful cycling vacation in France that it was time for a road bike.

I like the idea of a road bike with a more upright position like the bikes mentioned above and of course lightness is key. I too am used to a low gear for those canyon climbs in LA and I don't know how a road bike will compare. I haven't ridden one since I was a teenager.

The "guy" (they are always guys aren't they) at the bike shop told me that in this day and age it's not worth paying extra on components as the 105s are great and the only difference I would notice is longevity.

Anyhow if anyone has tested these Specialized bikes (that is coming from riding a mountain bike) I'd love to hear their feedback. I can't bring myself to spend that kind of monye without riding it first so I will just patiently search until I can find one to ride.

Also since I'm new here to te I was wondering about this Cinderella ride. I keep reading things about it but can't find anything about what it is or where it is, etc. Do you all know each other? Do you all train together? Give me the lowdown. I'm looking for people to ride with.

Thanks.
yanskasso