Quote Originally Posted by Shivonick View Post
I was leaning towards the Giant but I was second guessing myself. I went to ride the Trek again and yep - all wrong for me, I just felt wrong. Probably because the guy kept insisting I was a 56cm and, though I don't know much about road bikes yet, I'm pretty sure that is too big for me at 5'6". ?

Soooo.. I'm test riding a Scott Contessa tomorrow, just to make sure. But I asked them to hold the Giant for me. Hopefully it'll hold up if I decide to do some races down the road.
Isn't it peculiar how we have mental blocks against things we are trying to decide? Sometimes it takes a few rounds to figure it out (even though in your mind, it may already be decided--you just have to discover it since so many factors influence a decision!)

Yeah, 56 sounds waaaay too big for you...maybe good for someone who is 5'11"..... Just curious: what size Giant did they put you on?

Yay, that sounds terrific Aren't you excited to get a new bike?

Good luck! Let us know your test ride goes (and which bike wins your heart)!