done lurking, time to post

[HillSlugger]

Now where's my Trek women's team?

Start it up!

[kabewyou]

Hi Mimi: I learned that assumptions were made based upon my height as to what size frame I needed by many bike shops. I am 5'6" with longish legs and I am most comfortable and fit best on many brand's 51cm. frame. I kept getting steered towards 53cm and 54 cm. Once I actually sat on the bikes and they could see the complete fit, then the sizing changed. I also like having the option of not riding as if I am stretched to the point of no return. I agree, get yourself professionally fitted, riding is supposed to be fun, not painful.

[rachelroo]

Sorry mimitabby, I ment at the ride- figuring out who other TE members are. For example, at scrapbooking events all of the people who are on the scrapbooking message board I hang out on way too often wear green ribbons so we can identify each other. Good times, I decided to go with the Trek 5000wsd, way more than I wanted to spend but the 2100's were unavailable.

[mimitabby]

oooooooh! we're more subtle than that. We plan beforehand and look for each other.