Quote Originally Posted by Catriona View Post
can you get some sort of geometry table from the fitter that you worked with to decide your bike wouldn't work for you? Some ideal geometry for you that you can use to judge these bikes you're test riding? Or take her the geometry of the bikes you're considering to see what she thinks of them?

It sounds like your bike can be made to fit you if the fork hadn't been cut so short - so the felts might work.
Yes, I think that's a very good idea. I feel a little guilty at this point to be even looking for a new bike, because the fitter last week spent about 3 hours with me and decided to order new (60 and 70mm) stems that we could try. We've talked a little over email about last weekend's races and she still seems pretty committed to trying to make my current bike work for me. I don't know exactly how to tell her that I'm ready to buy a new bike now. I don't want it to seem like I don't appreciate the efforts she has made in making my current bike fit me, or that her time last week was a complete waste. Most of that time was focused on my biomechanical issues, and I definitely plan on using that knowledge in the future, even with a different bike.

I think I've just realized that I would like a lighter, stiffer bike with higher-level components, and (possibly) a shorter top tube. I've realized that racing is way more fun than I even imagined and I'm willing to invest a significant amount in a bike, if it will make the experience more enjoyable...

Off to test-ride a few more bikes (Jamis, Kona, and possibly Cannondale) now!