OMG, I bought a new bike today!

[LoriO]

Zen, I am 5'6 with a 30" inseam. I ended up with the small frame. I tried the medium and it felt just a bit to big but as soon as I tried the small it just felt right.

Which Trek is that Zen?

[Zen]

That's last year's 7.2.

This year's model is the girly powder blue which did not excite me.
The shop was having a close-out sale and when I saw the black with pink accents I said "SOLD!"
it's the next best thing to red

It's 13" which probably equates to small. I have a 29" inseam.

[cyclingmama]

oooh, pretty. my commuter is silver and red as well. LOVE that combo.

[sundial]

This year's model is the girly powder blue which did not excite me.

Think of it as a flashback to the 70's prom. Break out your ruffles.

[CarbonCandy]

Think of it as a flashback to the 70's prom. Break out your ruffles.

Oh I find it very icky too, but the 7.3 is quite attractive in my opinion :]

[LoriO]

I can see where powder blue would turn you off...blech! I love the red and silver on my new bike, it just screams out RIDE ME!!!

One thing I did learn for the next time I go bike shopping (which won't be for a while) is too bring my own seat with me to use. Some of these bike seats on the bikes I tried felt like rocks. My butt was not happy!

[redrhodie]

One thing I did learn for the next time I go bike shopping (which won't be for a while)

Famous last words. When there's a bike in your bathtub, I'll believe you.

[mupedalpusher]

We bought the blue 7.2fx Trek for our daughter last month and she loves it. She's 11 and a bit more of a girly girl when it comes to colors. I like your red bike, very nice.