What do you think about WSD?

[billy10388]

The Synapse is in fact high on my list for the next "Go fast' bike. If it fits.
I'm starting to think, though, that the further down you go in components, the girlier the frame color becomes...

I also think so.

[Lesley_x]

arielmoon - I love your bike. I would be more than happy with something like that. I don't mind frames with a little bit of girly styling on them at all. The ones I've seen so far take it too far though

I have phoned a LBS to try out the Wilier Escape Xenon (mens bike). He's going to try to get a loan bike in my size to try out.

If that bike fits I would snap it up in a second It's so pretty.

And Bike Chick, for what it's worth, we definitely have to sort out money. He finds it difficult because I earn more than him. But being engaged, 23 y/o, with no privacy, freedom or space to ourselves makes sparks fly where they otherwise wouldn't. Still, only 8 months till we can move out!

[Bike Chick]

And Bike Chick, for what it's worth, we definitely have to sort out money. He finds it difficult because I earn more than him. But being engaged, 23 y/o, with no privacy, freedom or space to ourselves makes sparks fly where they otherwise wouldn't. Still, only 8 months till we can move out!

It's really none of my business, Lesley, and I apologize if I misspoke. The mom came out in me for a minute I guess. I hope you two get things worked out and you get the bike you want. Be sure to share with us when you get it!

[Lesley_x]

It's really none of my business, Lesley, and I apologize if I misspoke. The mom came out in me for a minute I guess. I hope you two get things worked out and you get the bike you want. Be sure to share with us when you get it!

No I don't think you misspoke at all!

[TrekTheKaty]

Ditto the frustration with "girly" paint jobs. I want the new Madone, but it has pink trim (like Ariel's--looks cute on you Moon ).

[Catrin]

On another forum I belong to, a young man spoke up in horror that an LBS had actually suggested that he get a WSD bike. The responses of the men were quite simple - if his body needed that geometry then there was nothing wrong with it. If it was too "girly" then he could get it powder-coated if he really had to. Then several of the men pointed out the pink found on some of the TDF riders kits and, apparently, there are a few male pro racers with pink bikes. They seemed to be having fun with this - but they made their point to the young man - he needs what will fit him.

The discussion was interesting. I think that, perhaps, another name could have been given to WSD bikes that wouldn't make it seem like it was only for women.

[KnottedYet]

The discussion was interesting. I think that, perhaps, another name could have been given to WSD bikes that wouldn't make it seem like it was only for women.

It is what used to be called "sport touring" geometry, according to my LBS. Georgena Terry got the whole women's geometry train a'rolling and it has really taken off. She deserves far more credit than she generally gets for bringing the frame geometry and the saddles with cut-outs into prominence for this generation. (She didn't invent either, but she sure saw a market that needed them!)

[TrekTheKaty]

On another forum I belong to, a young man spoke up in horror that an LBS had actually suggested that he get a WSD bike. The responses of the men were quite simple - if his body needed that geometry then there was nothing wrong with it.

I was wondering when this would happen. I used to play golf and they had women's balls that were pink. I hated them. It had to do with swing speed and ball compression. Now, they've acknowledged that amateur men have about the same swing speed as a female pro. SO, they now sell, what used to be women's pink balls, under a different name so they can market to men (I think "noodles" are one of the brands).

[Aggie_Ama]

Ditto the frustration with "girly" paint jobs. I want the new Madone, but it has pink trim (like Ariel's--looks cute on you Moon ).

Just go Project One then ! Actually I don't think it is a huge increase if the frame is the real killer for you.

[TrekTheKaty]

I would love that! Did you see the flames?! OMG!