Funny how a great deal helps make a decision

[jessmarimba]

Hey, can I ask your height/what size you got?

I usually ride a 17.5 in frame but the reach on the x-caliber is a little longer than usual...however our local store doesn't have the 15 in. frame in stock (just 14 and 17.5).

I might go up tomorrow to check it out anyway but I'm just curious! You named two of the bikes I'd hoped for and I hadn't considered Treks, but seeing as how we apparently want about the same bike I should probably consider the x-caliber

[kimikaw]

Jess- I'm 5'7" ish ( tad over), got a 17.5 X-Caliber. I was torn between a Sm and Med El Mariachi - but neither was available to test ride, so still unsure on it. I was leaning to Sm,LBS thought med. For the Myka I preferred the med, lbs thought I should have gone large. My commuter is a lg Specializeed Ariel, and I think she's marginally too big.

I was surprised by how perfect the 17.5 X-Caliber feels. Definitely not too long reach.

[jessmarimba]

Thanks for the info! I was just going by numbers, haven't tested, so for all I know it'll feel fine I'm 5'7" also and I have relatively long torso and arms.

Now I'm all (preemptively) excited!! I'll cross my fingers...I want a new bike

Hope you're enjoying yours!

[Nick]

Congratulations on your new bike! She looks ready to hit the trails...

[Catrin]

Congratulations!

[Owlie]

Congratulations!

[jessmarimba]

One more question for ya - did you ride both the WSD and the normal x-caliber? I can't see much of a difference from the specs (besides saddle & paint job) but our store is out of the WSD.