new bike panic/remorse (mainly panic)

[Harley]

Is your bike the Orbea Onix Dama model? The beautiful black on their website? Looks like a beautiful ride! I can see why you fell in love with it.

I felt too stretched out on my new Bianchi, mainly because my core strength is non-existant. My LBS put on a 80mm stem with a 10 degree rise, made a huge difference. I ended up buying the new stem, they installed at no charge, as I am keeping the longer stem, may want to change back when I get stronger.

Your LBS does not want a dissatisfied customer, go in TODAY, and talk with them about fit. Have them put you on a trainer, on your bike, and see how the fit works. If your still uncomfortable, try the next smaller size. Then buy some shoes (even at another shop) and get out for a ride.

It'll all work out, patience, think of all the fun rides you will be doing soon.
We want photos of your new ride.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Just my personal opinion....
I would do everything possible to take it back immediately and get the more comfortable Trek instead. All the tweaking in the world will never make a frame with geometry that truly does not suit you into a bike that fits like a glove. I've been there....saddle more forward/more back, shorter handlebars, tilting handlebars, shorter/longer/shorter stem, more core muscle strength, etc etc.....they all improve things but do not totally cure the primary problem...at least for me.
Pay no attention to anyone saying you 'look good' on it. I did that with two knowledgeable bike guys both of whom I totally trusted. I may have looked good (I look good off the bike too! ) but my top tube was still too long by several cm's and my center of gravity wound up being a little too far forward no matter WHAT we did over 2 years to tweak the fit better, and believe me, we did everything. This center of gravity problem is subtle but it has been my own little personal demon. I am keeping this wonderful bike because I am 'mostly' comfortable on it and it's a great bike overall...but I have a new custom bike coming now which I hope will be my 'main' bike and will make me better balanced.

If you can find a bike that feels REALLY comfortable to your body right off the bat, then move Heaven and Earth to get that bike.
I bet that if you tell the Trek LBS to swap out all 105 parts on the Trek to Ultegra, they will be more than happy to accommodate and maybe not even charge you for labor....perhaps just the money difference for the components, if you are fairly assertive and they are feeling cooperative that day.

End of personal opinion.

[GLC1968]

You know...I had similiar buyer's remorse after purchasing my second road bike. A year later, I ended up selling it because I never got it quite right and if it doesn't feel right on a ride around a parking lot, it's going to feel REALLY REALLY wrong after 100 miles.

I agree with Knot - go test ride that Trek again and see. Maybe it's not as perfect as you are imagining it and it would be a shame to do anything with the Orbea until you know for sure.

Secondly, it may be worth giving this a little time or at least a 10-20 mile ride. I agree that with flexiblity and strength changes as you get used to a road bike, you may find that you are comfortable on the more aggressive geometry. Some find this is true, others, not so much. It's very individual. And sitting on the bike is VERY different than riding it. Take it out for a spin and see.

[bean fidhleir]

In your place I'd definitely take it back. If it doesn't feel right now, it never will (or that's my experience, anyway). I've been going through all sorts of contortions trying to make my frankenbike work well for me but nothing does any good. The bike's geometry and mine just don't match up. Which might be bearable if it wasn't my everyday transportation, but it is so it isn't.

Get a disinterested witness to what the website says ("30 day money back"), save a copy of the page to your hard disk, and you can hold them to it--via the bbb, the city consumer affairs dept, or even in court if need be. If they dig in their heels and point to the register sign, tell them pleasantly that you relied on the website and you think they should honor that clearly-stated commitment.

[alpinerabbit]

I would keep it polite to start with.

[VeloVT]

I would keep it polite to start with.

I agree. I'll bet the shop will be willing to work with you. It may be that they aren't ultimately willing to go far enough... but they have a reputation to keep, so they probably won't want to leave you angry. I would give them a chance.

[sandra]

I'd return it. I'm without a road bike this very moment because I was never totally convinced my bike was the best fit for me. I sold it this week and now I'm shopping.