new bike panic/remorse (mainly panic)

[conurejade]

I boutght the Onix Dama (although Campy and not Ultegra) 3 months ago and I couldn't be happier with mine. With that being said, no matter how great the specs, if the bike doesn't fit you'll be miserable. I too would recommend trying the next size down, but whatever you ultimately decide to do, let the LBS know and see what they can do for you. My LBS bent over backwards to get me the right bike (we're still tweaking the stem length) and I think most quality LBS's want you to be happy with your purchase. After all, most of their prifit comes from accessories and your repeat business so it's not in their best interests to ignore an unhappy client.
+1 on changing the bar - I went with the Salsa Short'n'Shallow and it made a world of difference in the reach - and my ability to reach the brakes while in the drops!

The Onix Dama is an absolutely beautiful bike - if I do say so myself
For those who haven't seen it, this is mine before changing the handlebars.

[RoadBunner]

Both shops so far as I know did not have the smaller Onix. I will call and ask, though. I'll be honest here, I'd hate to go back and bother the poor Trek LBS again. They have been so good to me and I hate to keep going back. Bottom line, if the Orbea isn't the one and I can return it, I'll start at square one again then. That would likely start back at Trek, but at least then I'd have a clear conscience about taking up their time.

Conurejade it is a beautiful bike! I can't believe they don't put a smaller handlebar on it to begin with. I'm not sure of the exact model of salsas that were put on mine (they have an ergonomic "bump" in the drops which is so comfy), but I have to say they are great and I'd consider getting them for whatever bike I end up with.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm not sure of the exact model of salsas that were put on mine (they have an ergonomic "bump" in the drops which is so comfy), but I have to say they are great and I'd consider getting them for whatever bike I end up with.

Both the Salsa Short N Shallow bars and the Salsa Poco bars will shorten your reach a little bit, but the Salsa Pocos shorten it most...I think by about 2cm. I switched my Nitto Noodle drop bars last year to Salsa Pocos- it did make an improvement.

[RoadBunner]

Both the Salsa Short N Shallow bars and the Salsa Poco bars will shorten your reach a little bit, but the Salsa Pocos shorten it most...I think by about 2cm. I switched my Nitto Noodle drop bars last year to Salsa Pocos- it did make an improvement.

I see, Poco is the model

[SouthernBelle]

I 2nd the vote for Pocos. Love mine.

[indysteel]

I 2nd the vote for Pocos. Love mine.

Good to know--for when I eventually build my dream bike!

[Mr. SR500]

Sorry about the bike, buying a new bike should be a fun experience. That said, I think a 60 mm stem will be too short. So if that is what it takes to fit the bike, get a different bike.

If you are unhappy, the shop should do whatever they can to make you happy, either fit you correctly on the bike you have, order the smaller size, or accept the bike as a return. If you return the bike they might screw you over with a store credit, but you could call your credit card company and I'm sure you would prevail.

I'm a Trek fan, and the new Madones are wonderful. It's no surprise you liked the ride. Frame technology and the best warranty in the business make Trek a great value. I'm not sure which Trek you were looking at (4.5, 4.7, 5.1), but you should be able to buy a 5.1 WSD for under $2700, with basically full Ultegra, US built frame and all the new tech.

Best of luck, and do what feels best!