What do you think about WSD?

[Veronica]

Lesley, I don't understand why you need your fiance's permission to spend money that YOU earned

Couples work their money different ways. Thom wants a new i phone and a quadra copter and a PS3. He hasn't gotten any of that yet.

Technically, it's his money as he makes significantly more than I do. But REALLY, it's all OUR money and we usually decide together how it gets spent. He's due for a nice bonus in a couple of weeks - definitely his money, but we'll decide together what to do with it.

Veronica

[NbyNW]

Couples work their money different ways.

You're right V.

Lesley, I hope you get a wonderful bike and that your fiance comes around on his objections.

[Lesley_x]

He threw a hissy fit about it last night then after a few hours came round and said that we had agreed I would get to blow this on whatever I want, so I should get a bike. Funny that he never objected when I thought about getting an iPad, a completely useless piece of technology that just looks cool

He thinks my hybrid, which admittedly isn't very old at all, won't get used. I disagree. It will get used less but it certainly won't be collecting dust.

He is annoyed because 'he' bought that and because I'm looking into a road bike he thinks that it's 'not enough'.

He is also worried that cycling is still a 'novelty' which I find baffling. The health benefits have been so marked I couldn't imagine stopping...

Sorry for bringing relationship issues into this

[Bike Chick]

Yes, do let us know what bike you buy. It is frustrating when there are no women's bikes to ride or even look at. I have to drive hours to find a bike shop that carries a bike in my size and then it's a low-end bike.

I'm trying to remain silent on the fiance/money issue. It's your money, honey! Sounds like you two have some issues to work out before fiance becomes husband

[KnottedYet]

Running - The Surly Pacer and the Surly LHT have similar top tube lengths, but the Pacer is designed more for fast light riding, while the Long Haul Trucker is more oriented toward loaded touring.

They are going to have very different feels, even though the sizing is going to be similar. I hope you get a chance to ride both!

I have a Surly Cross Check. It's got a higher bottom bracket so the standover is about one size up compared to a Pacer or LHT. If the shop has a Cross Check that you can stand over without distress, try that as well!

More bikes, more fun!

[arielmoon]

I have a WSD and I love the detailing on it. I recently changed the bartape and bottle cages from pink but I love that my bike has some pink in it.

With black tape:


With pink:


You can see the pink better in this:


That being said, I now know that my long body and short legs are more compatible with men's bikes. I think we have done well making this one work for me though.

[NbyNW]

No worries, we've seen all kinds of relationship stuff on this board.

And look no further if you want to have people justify/enable the idea of having more than one bike!

I got nothing to add about the specific bikes you're looking at, I just hope you have an LBS that you like, with a good fitter. Looking forward to seeing what you end up getting!

[zoom-zoom]

That being said, I now know that my long body and short legs are more compatible with men's bikes. I think we have done well making this one work for me though.

I have similar proportions. But I am small and have small hands, so the components on my WSD Cannondale work for me. I never tried a men's frame, so I can't compare. Next bike for me will likely be a men's/unisex cyclocross frame, which I hope we can spec out with short-reach components.