2008 Trek 7.5 FX WSD, Faster & Lighter?

[uforgot]

la bicicleta, sorry for hijacking your thread. I'm 5'4" and got the 50 cm Trek Pilot 5.2 WSD. I don't know how that compares to the Dolce, but we do have several owners of that gorgeous black/pink Dolce out here, so hopefully they can give you a better idea. Your feet are not supposed to be flat on the ground after you're properly fitted but a lot of that has to do with the post and saddle height. I know I tried a 54 cm Trek (not a Pilot) and it was way high for me. Everybody will tell you to get expert fitting from your LBS to be sure.

Yeah, I'm apologizing for the hijack too. Here's why you need to get fit. I'm also 5'4" and a 53 cm bike is about right for me. I tried a 50cm and it was waaaay too small. I go wsd designs because I have almost a 32" inseam and short arms. (Long legs, but my waist is 1" away from my armpits.) Others on this board can't ride the wsd because their inseam is short, yet they have long torsos and arms. Two people, both 5'4" and totally different proportions and sizes. You can also get a friend and try one of the online calculators.

wrenchscience

The first time I tried this, I thought "impossible, people my height are riding 48cm, 50cm etc". So I tried it again and again. A bike shop confirmed that I was riding bikes that were too small. I'm really comfortable on my bikes now. You can't go by what others have. Use the online calculator or get a fit.

[Torrilin]

And I'm 5'6" and I tend to need a 50cm bike (depends on the standover for me... short legs!). We're all built a bit different, so there's no substitute for a test ride.

[rij73]

I'm like Torrillin. 5'6" and ride a 50cm, BUT it has to have a sloping geometry or I can't stand over it very comfortably... At 5'4" you might be anything from a 47 to a 52 or so depending on the bike...