What am I missing?

[sklarewc]

Wow, I woulda said I don't like pink and I already said I don't think Serottas look all that great on the Serotta website, but that bike is just gorgeous--a real beauty. And nothing beats a great fit.

[jusdooit]

I was considering the specialized and my LBS guy suggested a Masi, can't remember which one though.
Good luck!

[Delta7]

I highly recommend the Specialized Ruby Expert. I've had it for just over a year and it's been a fabulous and fast ride, a great climber and looks great, imo

My LBS guy did a fantastic job with the fit, he did swap out the stock stem with a Bontranger Race Lite. My bike is a 54cm.

[Mr. Bloom]

I too have short legs and a long torso. I have a 49cm Lemond Reno and it's been great for me.

Previously, I had a "crunched" feeling between my shoulders when I rode SilverSon's 50cm Trek Pilot for any distance.

The LBS really pondered the recommendation, but concluded that I needed the shorter vertical height and extended horizontal distance. I've not regretted the decision one bit.

[ridebikeme]

Ummm lots of great imput! Like you, I am generally the same size as you. With that said, although I own several nice road bikes, I still find my custom Ti bike the most comfortable. If you are interested in Ti, have you thought about Lynskey? These are the people that used to own LItespeed in the 90's... and sold the company. They make awesome frames, with custom sizing and paint schemes as well... I have to admit that my next frame will be from them... Dear Santa, HA!

Have fun looking!

[rij73]

BTW, how's the standover height on that bike? Their website doesn't say...

[rapid cycler]

BTW, how's the standover height on that bike? Their website doesn't say...

Hmm, I have a 29-inch inseam, it's a 48 cm frame, and we work well together, with the proper inch or so of clearance. It is strange that they don't post SO height online.

[emily_in_nc]

That's a gorgeous bike, rc. Thanks for sharing your photos!

Emily