the right fit

[inatree]

well i went to that LBS that velogirl mentioned and tried a few, but test riding is always a pain because they usually only have one or two bikes small enough for me to try. i did find one that felt pretty good, a trek 1000, the womens model im pretty sure (altho the salesguy didnt mention this, i dunno why) but i was wondering... it was a 43cm and even tho the guy swore it was my size, it felt a little small. i thought i was more like 48-50, and he did too, but he said the 43 seemed like a better fit. it did feel pretty good tho, no discomfort at all. i looked it up online and the next size up is a 47 i think but i doubt they have any, which means they'll have to order it, which costs. and it might be too big anyway. are the sizes really that different on different brands? is it actually worth tracking down a LBS in the city who has a 47 in that model just to try it out?
also this store does fitting when you buy a bike from them which i like because at other places its not included. i was going to pay to have it done anyway. i couldnt afford this bike right now, but they are having a big sale this weekend on road bikes and so i will come back and see if anything's affordable. but if i can get it, i'll be spending almost all my money. i wont be able to get the other stuff, but i have the necessities, most of them anyway. i'm just hoping i'll have enough left over to get a tire kit, pump and some tubes. i think thats the only real important thing i need, right? ive already got the helmet, lock, and lights from the other bike.

i bet i sound like such a dork.


btw, i havent seen any giant bikes around here. it seems they are more affordable for me, but of course i havent seen any.

[roguedog]

These are the Giant dealers in your area listed on the Giant site:


BICYCLE TRIP 1127 SOQUEL AVE
SANTA CRUZ CA 95062-2105
831-427-2580

ANOTHER BIKE SHOP 2361 MISSION ST.
SANTA CRUZ CA 95060
831-427-2232

Family Cycling Center 914 41st Ave.
Santa Cruz CA 95062
831-475-3883
merlin573@eaarthlink.net

BREAKAWAY BIKE SHOP 14410 BIG BASIN WAY
SARATOGA CA 95070
(408) 867-6100
breakawaybikeshop@gmail.com

Fuji Dealers (I'd call to confirm since site was broken and this was the 2005 listings)

SANTA CRUZ ADVENTURES, LLC.
303 POTRERO STREET
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
(831) 425-5858
robert@santacruzadventures.com

SPOKESMAN BICYCLES
231 CATHCART STREET
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
(831) 429-6062
mike@spokesmanbicycles.com


1576 DEL MONTE BLVD
SEASIDE, CA 93955
(831) 899-1300
bikenxs@redshift.com
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CAMPUS BIKE SHOP
TRESIDDER UNION / 459 LAGUINITA DRIVE # 12
STANFORD, CA 94305
(650) 723-9300

I know the Campus bike shop stil has Fuji bikes and they have a 2005 Fuji Provence (WSD) for like 899. DOn't know if they have you're size. HOwever, they are nice in there but they're not a full service bike shop where they totally fit you and give you all sorts of attention.

Actually I found this to be true of the Giant dealers too. You have to be more selective with both of these. Since they are more mainstream you don't get the kinda of service like those who go buy Serottas. You can.. you just have to find the right shop is all I'm saying.

good luck