which bikes should i look at?

[phango13]

Yes, I expect I'll have to kiss a few frogs before finding the right one! I was hoping to have a somewhat targeted approach by gathering as much input as I could from others experience, so please keep the makes and models coming!

Thanks again, I really appreciate the feedback....

[Owlie]

There's also the Jamis Xenith Femme series.

[kermit]

You and I are pretty similar in size, just don't limit your search to womens specific. I ride a unisex 54 Specialized roubaix pro and it fits me like a glove.

[Owlie]

I came up with the women-specific suggestions based on your long legs/short torso comment. (I'm the same way...) But all of these have a similarly-named unisex equivalent. (Except the Amira. I think its equivalent is the Tarmac.) Go ahead and try those too! (

[kermit]

Good call, I never tried the womens models as they were so scarce. If they have them...try them, it might be easier then going through shorter stems.

[Stellar1]

I'm also looking for a new bike and will probably get the Orbea Dama with Ultegra and a Sella Italia saddle. I rode it the other day and really like it. Right now I'm riding a Rodriguez ( a small Seattle shop) which is steel. The Orbea weighs about 7 lbs less!! That's great for me. I'm looking fwd to lots of good rides this summer. Summer starts on 7/5 in Seattle.
Stellar 1

[Mako]

Hi phango13,

I'm not too clued up on geometry but I think that quite a few people use the Cervelo S1 for triathlons, because they are sturdy but still resposive and quick. It is an aero aluminium road bike with carbon fork.

If you are looking at full carbon what about a Cervelo S2?

Like I said I don't know much about triathlons or geometry so I'm sure someone more savvy can correct me if I'm suggesting something mental

Link from a different forum:
http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/rev...oS1-2009.shtml