WSD bikes and Cranky LBS owner

[emily_in_nc]

Good for you, FloridaGal!

Take that, cranky LBS guy!!!!

Congratulations on your new bike, and of course, we must see PICTURES!!!



Emily

[FloridaGal]

Okay I am attempting to attach her photo from the web. I'll send some action shots once get some!

[esther231]

She's a beauty. Many happy rides.

[Bikingmomof3]

She is lovely. Happy riding.

[midgetcycler]

You might consider riding it by Cranky LBS guy and showing him the sale he lost out on . . .

[bcipam]

I got a bike! I ended up NOT getting a pilot becasue I rode the Lemond Tourmalet WSD and fell in love with it(her?)
This bike seems to be in between the pilot and more traditional road bikes. Though it isn't as upright as the pilot, I am "up" enough to feel comfortable. Now I know what everyone means when they say when you find the right bike you know

BTW. Cranky bike shop owner wll be glad to know i have a bike where my legs are behind the crank but from a nicer shop! I feel like the place I got it from wanted me to find the best bike for me, not make a point!

Thanks to everyone for all of your help/ideas. I love this forum!

Not to rile things up... personally I like the Lemond (I ride a Zurich) and think it's a better buy than the Pilot but those two bikes are night and day in geometry and style. The Lemond will have you much more laid out. Maybe the cranky guy knew a thing or two about what you really wanted and needed....

Keep in mind both bikes are sold by Trek. Lemonds are famous for their race style geometry (very long top tube - aggressive positioning). The Pilot was originally marketing for the older, affluent person getting back into cycling ( or starting) who wanted a more relaxed, upright position. Like I said I think the Lemond especially the Tourmalet is a quality bike but I'm hoping you are going to be happy with it since your position will not be all that upright. I'm betting you will but don't be so harse on the LBS owner.

[mimitabby]

You might consider riding it by Cranky LBS guy and showing him the sale he lost out on . . .

even better, take it in the shop and buy a 3/4 inch screw from him! (make sure he sees your new bike!)

[Kano]

Riding by, taking the bike into the shop -- I don't think it's going to make a bit of difference. The initial conversation happened on the phone. I don't recall seeing that she ever went into the store and actually met the guy...

Karen in Boise

[CorsairMac]

Congrats on the new bike FlGal: she is a beaut!! I hope the 2 of you have many happy miles together!

[mimitabby]

Riding by, taking the bike into the shop -- I don't think it's going to make a bit of difference. The initial conversation happened on the phone. I don't recall seeing that she ever went into the store and actually met the guy...

Karen in Boise

ah, you're tracking better than some of us are!

[pooks]

I think she was as unhappy about his cranky attitude as his opinion, and she did come here to ask could he possibly be right. But even though it seems like he may have been, it would have been better if he'd not been so cranky that she didn't want to spend a penny in his shop!

That's a beautiful bike.

[caligurl]

i think you're right, pooks.... you can dislike a certain style... or even dislike wsd.... but it can be presentely NICELY!

i'm one who LOVES specialized WSD! they fit my body style wonderfully (longer legs shorter torso)... i can't speak of pilots.... only looked at them never "tried one on" cuz when i saw it in person.... i no longer liked it (and we all KNOW how important looks are in our bikes!)

i think she did the right thing and doesn't owe the jerk LBS guy ANYTHING!

[FloridaGal]

The thing that turned me off of Cranky LBS owner is that he was practically yelling at me on the phone about how much he hates ALL WSB. (Which I did end up getting) I was listening to his points but instead of asking me questions about my riding goals, build, etc. he just told me WSBs weren't for me. I did wonder about what he said but wanted to ask you all since you don't bite my head off.

The LBS raised the stem and I feel I am as upright as I need to be (don't know if this will change as I get into the longer distance rides. On the tourmalet, I am more upright and comfortable than many of the other makes I rode , but not as high as the pilot.
In the end I got a bike that feels great AND found a LBS where I feel comfortable .

[Kano]

OH yeah! I am in total agreement: I never would have set foot in the guy's store either after hearing him on the phone!

Florida Girl, EXCELLENT new bike!

Karen in Boise

[emily_in_nc]

Oooh, so pretty - my fav. color too! I want one!

Emily