Need help finding a bike for hills

[Loraura]

Dont rule the Amira out based on racey geometry. I almost did, and MAN, that bike is the most comfortable bike I've ever owned. I have many bikes to choose from, and if I'm riding on the road, the Amira is my choice EVERY TIME.

It corners like it's on rails. It feels stable. It jumps when i ask it to. It's like I think the bike rather than steer the bike. It feels truly like an extention of myself.

Test ride it.

[tlnbmd]

Which Amira do you have?
I test rode the Amira Apex and loved the fit. I would probably buy the Amira Elite or Comp compact for the components. They did not have those bikes in my size. One bike shop put me in a 48 and another said I could use the next size up. sigh. They both felt ok.
I tried the Madone 3.2 for size, they did not have the 5.2. It felt very much like the Ruby and they put me on a 50cm which felt fine. I guess a 48 in Specialize translates to a 50 in Trek.
The last two bikes that I am going to try is a Giant and Felt. I asked around and no one around here knows much about Felt bikes. I cannot find many reviews on line. There is a store nearby that sells only Felt bikes and they appear a little less expensive that the other models. They are also very light.

I guess 18-19 lbs is not that bad for a entry level carbon. I just thought carbon bikes would be much lighter. I am not spending $5000 for a bike since I am a weekend biker although I do at least 30-40 miles on a ride. I want nimble, light and stable....did I mention comfort....and yes those hills...
Mahalo! Thank you for your comments, really appreciate the help!!!!
Terry

[zoom-zoom]

Sounds like we take about the same size. My SuperSix is a dream on hills and 17 and change with mostly SRAM Rival components (Force crank).

[jyyanks]

I live in Westchester County and have a Ruby and I climb up the hills just fine. I also test rode the Amira but the Ruby was a better fit. Based on the brands yiu mentioned, I'm guessing you went to Danny's. Did they offer to order a bike in your size for you to try?

[tlnbmd]

I went to Danny's and Toga in Nyack
They put me on a Ruby Apex 48 in I am 5'2 1/2 29 inseam
It is very upright and I wondered how it would do on our hills and its about 18-19 lbs.
Thanks for your input, do you ride with the Westchester Cycle Club? I might have seen YOU on a Ruby.
Thanks
Terry

[tlnbmd]

I think I found my bike.
I rode the Scott Contessa Foil this morning and loved it!
Any comments?
They put me in a xxs, 47 I am 5'2" 1/2 and although it sounds really small it did fit me nicely.
Does anyone have this bike?
Thanks