Narrowing down Road Bike choice. I have a few questions....

[hulagirl]

I had my heart set on a Cervelo last year as well. I was smitten! I went into my local triathlete store, got measured and they put me on a Cervelo and I hated it. HATED it. Tried another and another. Waa.

Tried Felt, Cervelo, Specialized, Cannondale, Trek, Fuji. Yuck, yuck and yuck. Then, out of the blue, someone had ordered an Orbea Dama. Not the components I wanted, but in my size. The tri-shop had it, the owner decided they didn't want it and they had me hop on it.

It fit like a glove! Cervelo who?

So we did some research, got me on a few other Orbea bikes, found that Orbea was trying to get rid of 2009 Orbea Diva's with full Dura-Ace component group. Heart! That's what I ride and I love it. The bike is an extension of me. It soars up hills (only weighs 7lbs so it better be easier!), is responsive and yet smooth and comfortable. (once I find a saddle I don't hate!).

It took me 2 months to find her. So visit many shops and try every bike you can. When you find your "glove" you will know. Good luck!

[DrumlinDancer]

I had my heart set on a Cervelo last year as well. I was smitten! I went into my local triathlete store, got measured and they put me on a Cervelo and I hated it. HATED it. Tried another and another. Waa.

Tried Felt, Cervelo, Specialized, Cannondale, Trek, Fuji. Yuck, yuck and yuck. Then, out of the blue, someone had ordered an Orbea Dama. Not the components I wanted, but in my size. The tri-shop had it, the owner decided they didn't want it and they had me hop on it.

It fit like a glove! Cervelo who?

So we did some research, got me on a few other Orbea bikes, found that Orbea was trying to get rid of 2009 Orbea Diva's with full Dura-Ace component group. Heart! That's what I ride and I love it. The bike is an extension of me. It soars up hills (only weighs 7lbs so it better be easier!), is responsive and yet smooth and comfortable. (once I find a saddle I don't hate!).

It took me 2 months to find her. So visit many shops and try every bike you can. When you find your "glove" you will know. Good luck!

I am quickly learning where all the bike shops are in a 75 mile radius! I have found an Orbea dealer to check out, too.