Quote Originally Posted by TabbyBikes View Post
So, last week I wandered into the store just to look at the Electra Amsterdams and ended up talking to the owner (?) for quite a while. He was GREAT: answered a billion questions, was familiar with all the places I ride, and seemed to think that finding a bike to fit my *height* (5ft) was the only issue facing us. He had me sit on a Cannondale F2 that felt so dramatically different & good that I don't ever want to sit on my bike ever again. He told me to look into Specialized's Globe series, and send them an email when I was ready to test ride.
So I'm feeling very good, and excited, and IMPATIENT for the new job to come through!!!
Thanks for all your help -- I'll keep you all posted.

Glad you had a good time at the LBS. if I was asked my weight I'd probaby be too scared.

Like you, I am also 5'. It SUCKS when trying to find a bike. I was in the market for a road bike, so my choices were much different.

However, I have found one really positive point about about being short and riding a teeny tiny frame! My bike easily fits inside most cars. I don't have to have the expense of a bike rack and worry about my bike being subjected to bugs or another car rear ending me and hurting my precious bike.