Finding Your Riding Style?

[Bethany1]

Murien,

I know they make a WSD Madones but my bike store didn't have one and I would have to buy it to know if it fits better. Another bike store had a much smaller WSD model and there is a difference when I stood over it. LBS guy said once you get up into the larger sizes, it doesn't make much of a difference. I still wish I could have tried a WSD version to know.

I still have a hard time getting over the top tube on mine, but I think it's more me than the bike.

[Bethany1]

I haven't put pics up, but will tomorrow.

The ride is amazing! I went out for 6 miles and headed back because the wind was so bad and my chain wasn't catching right but had a blast. I called the guy up and he told me how to adjust things and said if I needed help I could bring the bike back up for another adjustment. WOW. A guy that was happy to help over the phone. So far this new bike shop rocks.

It handled all the bumps on the road, went through the mud spots and handled gravel beautifully. I felt in perfect control of the bike and for the first time relaxed.

Out of curiosity I checked out the local Surly shop and rode the Long Haul Trucker, the Karate Monkey, and the Cross Check. Cross Check was my favorite but soon realized my Fargo was a much better purchase for the extra money with the disc brakes.

Hopefully tomorrow I can take her out for a longer ride.