Quote Originally Posted by roguedog View Post
SSP,

Have you looked at Hiawatha Cyclery? 4205 E 54th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417

They carry Rivs and Surlys. I think I've heard good things about them.

Another idea is to just buy a frame. Maybe even custom and have the bits taken off your current bike and put on the new frame.

LOL! That is where I bought the Rawland They are located only two blocks away from me, and I am in there several times a week for various other bits and pieces. Seriously though.. they are very good guys at HC.

It seems, however, that most of their customers are 5'8" + tall men who have owned bikes forever and know exactly what size everything they need and just order it without trying. They have very few frames built out on the floor for testing and all are sizes 54-60. Nothing for those more vertically challenged.

Jim at HC has a gorgeous Curt Goodrich custom bike...DROOL... DROOL..DROOL.... but a bit pricey for me. Well, I'm off to REI to pickup a new saddle for the ride on Sunday. I'll try out a few bikes there and see what works size-wise.. Who knows...maybe my new steed is waiting for me there?

SSP