So if I were to get a new mtb.....

[Running Mommy]

HA! We'll drag you to the dark side!
Actually you can join running hubby in some dirty tri's. I think there are a few in so cal. I have done the San Dimas sprint series and it was fun. One BIG climb (for me at least) and then a SMOKIN downhill! They hold it at Bonelli.
Hmmm... Maybe *I* will have to get dirty just once to see how it is.... Hmmmm...

And for the record- NEVER worry about the run! Tons of people either jog/walk or walk the run portion.

As for WSD, I'm a dwarf! My girth hides just how stubby I am! When I was fit on the Quintana Roo they thought that I "may" be able to get away with a small. HEH! the XS was almost too big for me! Rudy my fitter was amazed. sigh... So I think I will prolly need to go wsd unless I can find something really small.

[labgirl]

I agree it makes it easy to decide when you use it. I am 5'8", short legs and long waisted and I got a Fuel EX WSD. I test rode it and it's what feels good to the rider. There was a woman who was shorter and she liked the man's version better. And I rode with Sue Haywood this past weekend and she also rode the WSD(for the first time)...she was just a little shorter than me and she also liked the shorter top tube(she races with a man's Fuel). So, you can't just say I want a WSD or not, it has to be what you like and feel comfortable on. By the way, I was a t a women's camp and Sue was there, I was learning from her.

[Running Mommy]

And I am now the proud owner of a Juliana!!!

I'm in San Diego this weekend, so yesterday Tony decided he wanted to go on a wabbit hunt. I test rode a trek up at the trek store, but it didn't really do it for me. We went to a couple of other stores and I got on a Giant, and we looked at an Ellsworth. I then test rode a blur and a Juliana, and the Jules got the nod.
I rode bikes with prices tags from 1500.00 to well over 3k, and I ended up with the 1600.00 Juliana that was on sale. I wasn't so much concerned with price or color, I wanted comfort. And this girl fits me like a glove. Tony is not pleased with the fork, so that will get replaced with a fox. It came with a rock shox.
I have such a short torso and short arms that the WSD really mattered for me.
Spencer is PISZESD that mom got a fullie before he did! But hey, I AM MOM!! Of course now he thinks that HE should be able to ride it, because at the ripe age of 10, he is my size now. We actually let him ride it alongside us while we ran lastnight. He had LOTS of fun..
So now we just need to find Tony his nomad, and the stable will be complete.
Soo now I need to start riding her! There is nothing more sad than a neglected bike! Too bad it's so blasted hot in Phoenix right now!

[LBTC]

YAY!! Welcome to the Juliana community. She's such a beautiful bike - handles like a dream, totally reliable and proven.

Your DH probably already has this in mind, but go for a Fox fork with stable platform; and, if you really want it to be perfect for you, send it to PUSH in the off season to have its tuned for you You'll love it!

Hugs and happy butterflies,
~T~