new bike panic/remorse (mainly panic)

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 03-27-2008, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by RoadBunner

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** · 03-27-2008, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

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** · 03-28-2008, 04:50 AM

I 2nd the vote for Pocos. Love mine.

**indysteel** · 03-28-2008, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by SouthernBelle

I 2nd the vote for Pocos. Love mine.

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

**Mr. SR500** · 03-28-2008, 06:01 AM

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!

**lph** · 03-28-2008, 06:22 AM

Oh my, that Dama is one beautiful bike. I'm not a huge fan of pink ordinarily, but that bike needs pink handlebar tape!

**conurejade** · 03-28-2008, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by lph

I'm not a huge fan of pink ordinarily, but that bike needs pink handlebar tape!

Me either. BTW, the pink on the bike is a really pale shade and none of the pink bar tape I tried looked good with it.

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