Quote Originally Posted by Kano View Post
This is true, but not only shouldn't we write off WSD, but we also should not write off "mens" or "unisex." I tried WSD and was "crowded" on it. The "mens" bike was a whole different story!





On the other hand, we DID have to "make it work" by putting a shorter stem on it, shimming the brake levers and a different saddle: it wasn't after all, custom. There's nothing really wrong with having to "make it work" when we're buying stock items. Just like clothing off the rack at the mall, it needed a bit of alteration to become MY bike.

Oooh -- and for what it's worth, I love my Speicalized Roubaix -- size 52, I'm a scant 5'4"

Karen in Boise
We rented some Roubaixs over the weekend and got in a couple of decent rides. I loved it, but the reach felt a bit too long on a 56cm even with a 75mm stem. Perhaps I just need to adjust more to that reach, but I think the stem shouldn't have to be that short just to accommodate me. However, going to the 54cm would be just one size larger than for you at 5'4" which, on print, seems too small for me if I am 4 inches taller than you. We will ride Cannondale Synapses next and give those a try.

Maybe I just need to get used to the reach...