Giant OCR comp2

[doc]

I'm 5'4" with a 30" inseam. I'm on an XS but it is a TCR so slightly different geometry. I was too stretched out on the small. I LOVE my giant; it is a comp 1. Just make sure you're comfortable. Not squished, not overly stretched etc. Test ride both the S and XS

[AussieEm]

I bought an OCR1 last year - the geomettry of the Giant just matched me best out of all the bikes I tried. I ended up with an XS size (I am 5'2, 28" inseam) and the bike store still had to find me a shorter stem so I wasn't stretched out! (I have found this is an issue for a many women)

If it's hard to try bikes, you may want to consider getting all your limbs etc measured (I think this is fit-kitting, but I'm not sure if that's the process or brand) and then plugged into a system that will spit our what bike-dimensions suit you best. I bought my first bike this way (without test-riding) and never had any problems at all as the bike was set up just for me.

I know you want a bike *now* but it's worth the time and effort to shop around and find one that's just right for you. You are (hopefully) going to spend a lot of time on the bike, so you want one that fits!

[Wisconsin]

Thanks for the help. I'm going tomorrow to ride the OCR comp2 and hope to have them switch out the handlebars, stem, and seat to make it like the ladies giant. I also will hit another trek as I like the pilots too but hoping for carbon. I also jumped on a 52 specialized roboix that felt a little stretched but the LBS said again I could swap out stem and handle bars etc to get a better fit. He said it would be a $30 charge to rewrap handle bars. The giant LBS owner is a female which seemed to know her stuff and mentioned really measuring me when I get there. I wish I wouldn't have to travel 2 hrs and they could just ship it to my Giant dealer for the sake of local tune ups and adjustments but not sure how to ask this? I'm anxious as all other orders on the Giants won't come in until June 1.

Wish me luck,
Wisconsin

[Jo-n-NY]

I am wishing you luck. I know the feeling of anticipation when waiting to get a new bike home with you!!!!

Keep us posted ~ JoAnn

[tulip]

Thanks for the help. I'm going tomorrow to ride the OCR comp2 and hope to have them switch out the handlebars, stem, and seat to make it like the ladies giant. I also will hit another trek as I like the pilots too but hoping for carbon. I also jumped on a 52 specialized roboix that felt a little stretched but the LBS said again I could swap out stem and handle bars etc to get a better fit. He said it would be a $30 charge to rewrap handle bars. The giant LBS owner is a female which seemed to know her stuff and mentioned really measuring me when I get there. I wish I wouldn't have to travel 2 hrs and they could just ship it to my Giant dealer for the sake of local tune ups and adjustments but not sure how to ask this? I'm anxious as all other orders on the Giants won't come in until June 1.

Wish me luck,
Wisconsin

I'm a bit concerned about the 52cm. Seems big for someone who is 5'4", but we are all different. I'm 5'6" and ride a custom bike that is the equivalent to a 49cm. But then again, I have very long legs and a short torso.

Just make sure that they aren't trying to sell you the 52cm because it's the one they have on the floor. Switching out stems and all can only go so far. Make sure that the frame is right.

I also agree that you should ride as many different bikes as you can, even in different shops. I know you are excited and it's getting warm and you want to get out there, but if you get a bike that does not fit, you will not have fun on it.

Best of luck.