Quote Originally Posted by spidervmd View Post
Thanks Shannon!

I know the Trek comes with lifetime tune-ups at Bike Doctor. I need to check on the Specialized (different bike shop).

After reading a lot of reviews and forums, I am thinking about going for the Trek 7.3 Fx WSD. Unfortuntely the 7.5 is not in my budget

Also, they only had the men's version at the store (17in)- so I did not get a chance to ride the WSD. Does it usually make much of a difference? I am 5'8", slim build and a bit leggy.
It really depends on your proportions - some women really need the WSD geometry, other women do not benefit from it. Others here will be able to speak more specifically on the differences. Many women are leggy but have shorter arms, proportionally speaking, and the WSD designs are meant to address that. It isn't just about height and inseam, but about your reach as well - you have to be able to reach the handlebars comfortably with at least some bend in your elbows. No locking the arms