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[trigurl]

Thanks ya'll! I watch ebay some but I always get out bid

[CorsairMac]

Also, Primal Wear has "attic" sales and factory seconds that you can look into. I bought a LS jersey from Primal for $35. (www.primalwear.com) Also, try some of the off the wall places, like ClifBar Jerseys for $35. I'm in the same boat you are right now - kinda broke but trying to build a biking wardrobe! I have tried ebay - but I'm guessing I'm 'ebay challenged". I can't seem to figure out how to move around in their site! (yes, I was a blonde as a child!) Also, keep on eye on your LBS and let them know your shopping. Sometimes they'll call you when they're having sales.

[trigurl]

I am not thrilled with my LBS, I spent a lot of money on a bike and shoes, told them I would be using my trainer until the weather got better - I get home and my new bike won't work on my trainer! seems they forgot that I needed a piece to replace the quick release so it would work!!!! they should have thought about that when I was there ( in my opinion). They did tell me to come by and they would give me one, that was good of them.

I also felt the person helping me didn't do a great job fitting me, when I told him what felt good he kept pushing me to try a bigger bike when I did I felt like I was having to sit on the tip of the seat to reach the bars, he said it looked like a good fit I am 5'7" with long legs and ended up with a 52cm bike, the saddle is up pretty high but I don't have that long reach to the bars. OH, they also told me there really wasn't such thing as a "woman's" bike. I wish I had found this site before I bought it - which was last Fri. There are only 2 bike shops in my area both very expensive and the other store has the higher priced bikes than this store did.

My tax refund wasn't enough!

[doc]

Oh boy. I sure would be ANGRY. It sounds like you got lousy service from people who know NOTHING about cycling. Several manufacturers make women specific design (WSD) bikes. Terry and Trek to name a few. The top tube is shorter than on a man's bike which is good for those with long legs and short torsos. That is opposite of most men - long torso and relatively short legs. Plus they have redesigned brakes so that a woman's smaller hand can grab it easier.
How long have you had the bike? Have you used it inside on your trainer only? If that is the case I would demand a refund (assuming the bike really doesn't fit you) A repectable LBS wants a satisfied customer on a bike that truly fits. Good luck.

[adkoch]

For tri clothes, I've seen a number of good deals on Sportsbasement.com or all3sports.com and the occassional close-out bargain at Athleta.com. Good luck! I actually bought many of my bike shorts off of eBay that were new with tags for the very same reason - the sports of two-wheeled variety can put a hefty dent in the ole pocketbook!

~Angie

[SadieKate]

Have you checked the tri specialty shop on Team Estrogen? A bunch of stuff is marked down.

[trigurl]

I have a bid on a pair of shorts on ebay right now. I did check team estrogen's sales, and I checked some of the others out yesterday, I guess I just need a better job! Working in a small town sucks!