roubaix pro vs custom steel?

[bouncybouncy]

I am not familiar with many road bikes (thank goodness my fiancee is a research nut & we are well connected at the LBS) I found the PERFECT bike I too am small and had quite a time finding a bike...because Chris & I plan on taking many road trips with our bikes I hated the thought of having 2 different wheel sizes between us. I went to the LBS to get fitted first to see what my options were to begin with (never owned a road bike before) The answer was almost too easy...I ended up with a 50" Gunnar. There was just not too many choices out there. We decided to go for the sorta higher-end because I LOVED (understatement) mtbiking I would become a road junkie just the same! (yes the bug has bit HARD) Steel frame...and yes...700 wheels It is hard to say the total cost cause there was alot of "extras" being I needed the entire ball of wax...pedals, shoes, gloves, computer...etc. The bike was custom built and ran about $2000 give or take. I think most of the components are ultegra (???) like I said I am not familiar and the bike is at home...I did get a high-end carbon fork.

We looked into carbon frames but I was told many times that when you compress carbon fiber small enough to make a small bike it is actually a stiffer ride than aluminum. I dont know anything else but my precious pink pup so I can't compare...but I can tell you it is an awesome ride!!! If you want more info I can let you know but I will have to wait till I get home to get the parts right...

BTW...Gunnar is a Waterford bike with different paint (same frame as the high-end Waterford bikes)

http://www.gunnarbikes.com/