Rivendell magic?

[SadieKate]

Mimi, how can a piece of equipment with completely movable parts be based on men's sizes? Scroll through these pictures. See the weird contraption with one wheel? That's it. The fitter can place you in a postion best for your body, both based on dimensions and on flexibility and injuries.
http://www.serotta.com/pages/features.html

You've got master fitters in your area.
http://www.serotta.com/pages/grads.html

Mimi, you aren't getting any younger. Is your back less flexible now than it was a few years back? Even with a touring/audax frame you could have a front end lower than you want. Or you may need a different seat angle. You need to find this out before just ordering a production frame. This is an investment that you'll keep for years. I spoke to several frame builders this weekend and the ones with the most years of experience and humble attitude said (paraphrased) "Get fit on a Serotta-style system. You need to be in the exact and proper position and from that we'll take numbers."

[mimitabby]

Mimi, you aren't getting any younger. Is your back less flexible now than it was a few years back? Even with a touring/audax frame you could have a front end lower than you want. Or you may need a different seat angle. You need to find this out before just ordering a production frame. This is an investment that you'll keep for years. I spoke to several frame builders this weekend and the ones with the most years of experience and humble attitude said (paraphrased) "Get fit on a Serotta-style system. You need to be in the exact and proper position and from that we'll take numbers."

Thank you. I agree I agree.
So how come YOU spoke to several frame builders this weekend? what are you shopping for?

[SadieKate]

I went to the handmade Bike Show. Sometime in the next 1-2 years, I'll be replacing my Litespeed Tuscany.

I love the ride of Ti but I'm completely turned off by the bead blast finish that seems to be the new trend.

[Trekhawk]

I went to the handmade Bike Show. Sometime in the next 1-2 years, I'll be replacing my Litespeed Tuscany.

I love the ride of Ti but I'm completely turned off by the bead blast finish that seems to be the new trend.

So what are you going to do with your Litespeed?? Are you going to keep that as your TT bike?

[SadieKate]

That's waaaay too far ahead to be thinking.

I haven't even figured out lunch yet.

[maillotpois]

ditto on the serotta fit system. another woman friend of mine recommended I go for a fit at PK Racing, which uses this method. Chris was one of the head instructors at Serotta's fit school. it has been great. this is not a "men's fit" at all.