*sigh* 2011 Bike Lust

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I've only ridden it twice. I went out on a short test ride last Friday but I only had time to ride on a flat rail-trail that was nearby, which was not a good test since I was going from a triple to a compact double. So the bike shop manager let me come back the next day for a longer ride that included hills. After about 25 miles and two hills for which I usually need the granny gear, I was sold (actually I was sold after about 5 miles, but I kept riding just to make sure ). The WSD geometry really is a better fit for me and the lowest gear on the new bike is pretty much the same as what I had on the old one, which is sufficient. And the roads were noticeably smoother with the carbon frame.

I got used to the SRAM shifters pretty quickly. I might even like them better than the Shimano brifters.

Great to hear! Yes, my next bike will be a compact double, too. I actually wanted that for my current bike, but we waited and waited and waited for Cannondale to build one with that gearing...they already had a triple ready to go, so we took it.

I am currently on a WSD, but I have a long torso and short inseam--I really went with WSD to get the shorter reach Shimano shifters, but with the SRAM adjustable-reach shifters it will be a non-issue. I should be comfier on a unisex bike, since we've already had to flip my stem and swap 2 spacers up to give me more cockpit room.

[warneral]

NY biker congrats on the madone! The madone was on my super short list. I loved the ride! Keep us updated on your adventures with the new baby.

Kirsten, I also have a long torso. I didn't realize there are SRAM adjustable reach shifters. That sounds perfect - man's geometry combined with short reach shifters.

[malkin]

I am also really happy with my bikes.
I'm just wishing for more time to ride and while we're wishing, I'll wish for clean air all winter!

[HillSlugger]

I'm planning to replace my 2005 Specialized Allez with a Trek Madone 5.5 as a 50th birthday present; I don't know if I'll receive around Christmas or around my birthday.

[Trek-chick]

I dream of a custom Luna or a Bianchi road bike in Celeste Green ( I do not know why but, I am drawn to that color) I really like Terry bicycles too. I do not fit standard frames well. Darn long legs/short torso!!!

[Koronin]

I got my Trek 2000 back near the end of July (1st road bike) and I'm very happy with it, but know I'm going to need to upgrade it at some point. I'm looking at upgrading to either the Trek Madone 3.1 or the Specialized Ruby Elite. I just haven't decided on which one yet and really can't afford either one at the moment. The only thing I worry about is that I'm very comfortable on the Trek 2000 even though it's a men's bike and I'm at the extreme low end of what will fit that bike. I am 5 ft tall.