Okay, so I just got back from a day of more test riding. Went to LBS #1 hoping to test ride a Trek Madone 5.0 WSD, a Trek Pilot 5.2 WSD, and a Trek Pilot 5.2 WSD spa (I absolutely loathe the pink color of the non-spa bike, but wanted to compare the ride of non-spa v. spa). Anyway, despite the fact that I e-mailed this LBS a week ago asking if they had these three bikes in stock for me to test ride (no response) and calling to ask if I needed to make an appointment (and being told, no just come on in - no big deal) they didn't have any of these bikes in stock. Grrrr. This being the only bike shop in my town to carry Trek, I was beyond disappointed. But, they had the Specialized Ruby, so I decided to take that one for another spin (road it at another shop last weekend). Again, no bike fit. I specifically asked about getting fit and was told they could do it, but it really wouldn't help anything. So, we started with the 47cm like I rode last weekend. He said that looked to big, so we went down to the 44cm. It did feel better.

Then I went to LBS #2. I was treated like I was the only one in the store (I wasn't). I was put on a Giant OCR1w in a 3xs. The guy adjusted the handlebars (completely taking them apart and adjusting several times 'til he got 'em right) and the seat height. It felt really good. BUT, it was last years' model and PURPLE. At least it's not PINK. That would be even worse. And it's only got a double, 105 parts, and an aluminum frame. Of course it's quite a bit less money-wise as well. I got really excited when he said that the OCRcw (as opposed to the OCR1w) comes with a compact crank, Ultegra parts, and a carbon frame and it's black and white. The price is comparable to the Expert. BUT, after all that, it doesn't come in my size!!! The smallest is a 2xs. GRRRRR . . .

So, back to the drawing board. Oh, and LBS #1 did not offer to get the Trek's in for me to test ride. The guy just said the Madone is too much of a racing geometry for me and the Pilot wouldn't give me the bang for buck that I'd get with the Ruby, and then another guy chimed in that the Ruby is their best-selling bike. Who cares? Maybe I will end up with the Ruby, but it would only be because it the best bike for ME, not everyone else!

And now it's pouring, so no outdoor riding this weekend. Back to the fluid trainer. I really need to get another DVD besides the Carmichael mtn. bike training dvd that came with the trainer.

Okay, enough whining. Thanks for letting me vent.