Pls help me pick a frame size for my GF!

**Destroy** · 10-04-2006, 06:46 PM

I had typed up a nice long reply but the server here at work hicuped and I lost my whole post. Arg.

Long story short...

My GF was wow'ed by the new bike as a whole. I think any new good road bike would have a dramatic feel difference to her. Heck she still lovers her old bike tons and her biggest complaint is the shifting of her old bike and that she gets a sore back when she rides it. To her, she riding 21 years worth of technology improvement in that pic.

I'm going to visit my LBS tonight I hope and solidify what they will do for me in regards to exchanges or returns.

Evening Edit:Stopped at the LBS on my way home. I bought a 58cm 2200 3 ring with 100% exchange policy to any upgrade or down grade of a bike she chooses if she doesn't like the one I(we) picked out.

They were very nice and took lots of time to figure a best guess fit size using my measurements I took of her old bike and by looking at the same pic I posted here. They also offered a fair 25% exhange policy if we need to replace the stem, handlebar, etc components to make it fit to her liking.

NOW...
I'm trying to decide if I should give the Xmas present to her early as in now so she can enjoy it for barely a month or so before WI winter sets in.

Or... do I just wait it out and give the bike as a normal Xmas present in Dec knowing she can exchange it for something else but won't be able to even test it out at all for 4 months. The catch is, its a Closeout bike so in Dec there will be no more 2200s to pick from if she decides she likes that model but wants a 60cm instead of a 58cm.

What you all think? Surprise her with the gift now or wait?

**Veronica** · 10-04-2006, 06:50 PM

Now! When she can still ride.

V.

**xeney** · 10-04-2006, 06:52 PM

Yes, now. And this is a great gift.

**Mimosa** · 10-04-2006, 09:46 PM

My vote would be now to, she can then try it and feel if it fits and what needs to change.

**light_sabe_r** · 10-05-2006, 02:27 AM

NOW! Just put a santa hat and some tinsel on it. :P

**DirtDiva** · 10-05-2006, 02:35 AM

Give it to her now so she can get everything dialled in and enjoy it - I couldn't bear having a beautiful new bike and not beeing able to ride it for months because the weather was too crap! You can always get a few bike-related bits and bobs to give her on the day itself.

**cherinyc** · 10-05-2006, 07:13 AM

NOW!!! I agree with dressing it up X-masy though, if you still want to go with that theme. How fun?!!!! I would be so impressed that so much thought went into it.
And yes - this way she will have a chance to ride before the chill sets in.

**mimitabby** · 10-05-2006, 07:20 AM

hey Destroy
great compromise solution. She can love that bike or take it back for another!
thanks for stopping by!

and i vote for NOW too

**SouthernBelle** · 10-05-2006, 10:13 AM

I vote now too. Primarily because she needs to ride some to know what changes need to be made. that may be difficult in December. Either way, let us know her reaction and then give her this addy.

**Dianyla** · 10-05-2006, 11:06 AM

1. Give her the bike now.

2. Give her the url to team estrogen.

**Kano** · 10-05-2006, 04:26 PM

Besides, you know you want to give it to her now, or you would have waited til much closer to Christmas to buy it!

Karen in Boise

**ladyfish** · 10-05-2006, 04:49 PM

Now. And, you have to come back and let us know how she liked it!!!!

**Destroy** · 10-06-2006, 11:12 AM

Plan is to give it to her tonight. Just need to figure out an excuse to get her in the bike shop. I'll report back.

**SouthernBelle** · 10-06-2006, 11:17 AM

Tell her you need to stop and pick up some Pedros something or other.

Make sure they have a bow on it.

**mimitabby** · 10-06-2006, 11:23 AM

this guy's a keeper. What fun!

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