How tall are you? (Women only, please)

[andtckrtoo]

I'm 5'10 and find I can ride Cannondales standard models (54"), but all other manufacturers I prefer in a WSD frame. I currently have a Cannondale R6 triple.

[buddha_bellies]

5'1" with Specialized Ruby Elite (44cm). Don't know the inseam but the bike fits me perfectly with a minor adjustment (shorter stem). Size 36-37 shoes

[Crankin]

I went back and looked at my response from May. OK, well, I have a new frame, still non-wsd, but it fits much better. It's an x-small Kuota Kebel, which is 48 cm. I also have new 38 cm Speciaized bars and new Ultegra short reach brifters. I can reach the brakes in the drops for the first time in 8 years! But, I think I could go up to a 40 in the bars, although I am 38 across the shoulders.
Reading all of the responses, I notice that almost all of the other respondents my height (5' 1") have wsd bikes that are 44 or 47 cm. Yet, when I had my Trek which was a 47, I still couldn't reach the brakes from the drops and my neck always hurt.
My bike shop guy is totally frustrated with me because I don't feel "right" on anything. I know, go custom. Well, maybe when I finish my degree. . .

[pinkbikes]

5'3" and a smidge with longish legs (31" inseam) broad shoulders, gorilla arms and whatever is left is the shortish torso! I should be the perfect candidate for WSD but have always ridden "men's" road bikes and hybrids.

Current roadie is Shogun Ninja - small (says it is a 41cm frame but is compact geometry and effective frame size is about 47cm)

Have embraced the WSD in my mountain bikes though - perhaps because in the more upright position I like to be a bit more over the front wheel. I have a Kona Lisa HT in 16" and a Specialized Era Marathon in a Medium.

[arielmoon]

I am 5'7 and feel pretty average although I know I am taller than average. I certainly dont ever really feel tall unless I am with a shorter guy! I have a 54" Trek Madone 5.1 that I love. I am having some fit issues but more to so with seat height not tube length.

[malkin]

I looked at what I said in May too, and now I'm more comfy than ever on my Giant FCR and the wsd feature that I like best is the short reach brakes.

Of course the Brooks saddle and leather wrap grips haven't hurt either.

[zia]

5' 2.75" (rounded up), 29.5 inseam, size 9 shoes.

I rented a Giant OCR2 XS to use for a 25-mile ride. The steering felt *bargey* to me, but it was fine (though unremarkable) otherwise.

I own a 19" Terry Symmetry, soon to be swapped with a 19" Isis frame, 9 cm stem. Frame cracked before I could put many miles on it, but every ride felt wonderful and left me wanting more.

Also ride a S Gary Fisher Marlin MTB.

[kenyonchris]

5'4, 31 inch inseam. Colnago C50 46 sloping (52 standard)...a scotch too big but I live with it. I need a slightly shorter stem but am already at 90mm.

Also specialized Era F/S mountain bike. in a S

[tctrek]

5' 1" -- not sure what my inseam is, but I have short legs. I used to ride a Trek 2.3 WSD 47 cm... but after a year, I felt cramped. New bike is a Trek Madone 4.7 50 cm. Much, much better! I love the WSD's because my hands are very small and I can easily brake/shift on the hoods or in the drops.

[papaver]

5.2 1/2 and I have a 48 custom made racingbike (no brand) and a 48 cm Merckx Gara Lady...

[lo123]

5'5.5" here. Super short torso with long legs (~32.5" inseam).

My best fitting bike is a Trek Madone 5.2 WSD 54cm. It was the closest fit off the rack of any bike I tried. I just added a shorter stem (80) and narrower handlebars, and it's a dream.

My other bike is a Specialized Tricross 54cm (not WSD). It's a fun bike, but I've never been completely comfy on it--even after a shorter stem and new handlebars. I always feel like I'm reaching too far. It was my 'road' bike for about 6 months until I got the Madone.

[meggiestardust]

5'3" Currently riding a 48cm trek 2.1 wsd. I feel ok on it, I'm new to all of this though. everything i've read seems to imply that I should have a slightly bigger frame. its the only road bike I've ever ridden, so it could be slightly small and I would have no idea. Its what I have to work with though and I haven't noticed any problems so far.

[Cyclesome]

5' 5.5" and ride a 2007 Specialized Ruby Pro 51cm (WM) and love her!!

[mirliluck]

5'6'' and I ride a 53 cm Orbea Onix WSD. Fits me perfectly !

[tzvia]

5'1.5", and ride a 44cm Ruby Expert. Minor adjustments, slightly longer stem (80mm from 75mm) and slightly longer and deeper drop on handlebars (3t Ergonova Team 38cm). Inseam 28". Maybe I'm just looking for some comfort in my old age . I had a 48 till I crashed it, and by the time I did, I was certain the 44 would have been better, but at the LBS, the 44 felt cramped when I first tried it; so that is why I swapped the stem and bars.

Back in the day (the 80s,) the smallest non custom bike I could find was a '19inch' Scapin. Set it up with Record, a 60mm quill stem and Dura-Ace 165 cranks as soon as it became available. I think I had about 1 1/2" of seatpost showing! Loved that bike even though it was a struggle to make it work. If I had that bike today, I would put Ultregra on it with short reach shifters, and a 38cm handlebar (it had a then 'small' 42cm Modolo, no wonder it never felt right!)

It's interesting how many tall (compared to me) women are on this site. It must be great to walk into the LBS and actually fit something and not run all over town just to find a bike to try! I was lucky that the bike that fit me best was at a store 2 miles away.