I totally agree with some of the color choices in the WSD's. I went to a big sale that one of the local LBS was having and my bike shop buddy was all excited to show me one of the new Trek WSD's. I couldn't believe that he actually thought I would love that ugly shade of pink. I'm not a pink hater, but the whole bike done in that particular shade was really annoying looking.
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05-05-2006, 12:11 PM #1
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05-05-2006, 06:21 PM #2
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I just had the opportunity to fill out a questionnaire from a bike catalog. Most of the options were multiple choice about service, but one question with space for text answer was, "What one thing would you most like to see different?" or something. I said that I would like them to pressure the manufacturers to increase choice and substantive design differences in women's bikes, equipment, components and clothes. I said that I wanted to take women's cycling from niche market to 1/2-the-population market, and that I would like more differences of substance, rather than marketing.
My hat is off to the companies who are making real change in their mass market products. We have a long way to go before we can open a catalog and find 1/2 the stuff made for us, including broad choices in sizing and design.
OK -- end of rant!! ;-)"The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury
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05-05-2006, 06:23 PM #3
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I just want to add, too, that I DO love a lot of girlie stuff! Sometimes, and in some stuff, I DO want pink, flowers, whatever! I just want as many choices as the men have, I guess.
"The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury
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05-05-2006, 07:17 PM #4
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I just bought a Trek5000 WSD and it came in Iris blue (the LBS was calling the pink color - that pepto bismol bike...) I shopped around - this LBS would swap anything out for me for very little extra cost. It came with a triple crankset which I had them swap for a ultegra double compact50/36 for $20. (and then swapped out the cassette and shifters) I test rode the triples and didn't like the way they shifted. I upgraded my wheelset, also-- I got the Bontrager racelites for $150 (I really like them!! woo hoo) When they fit the bike, they put on a different stem (I have short arms) for free. I am very happy with the WSD shifters and brakes - I can reach everything - I have small hands. I couldn't even reach the brakes on the drops of my Specialized.
Anyway, I'm happy with the WSD and the LBS. (Most of the shops I checked with would have charged me full price for all the upgrades). It wasn't a totally custom bike, but it was close and for a price that was close to the original price. Ask for free stuff - they should throw in a pair of cages, install your computer, your light, etc."If I weren't the maid, I'd fire me."
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05-08-2006, 06:53 AM #5
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I once heard this phrase to describe WSD for just about every outdoor gear product "Shrink it and pink it". Oh how true, although manufacturers are getting much better about actually making things for us, not just cut down man-products.
Thanks for tall/scott answers!
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05-08-2006, 08:17 AM #6
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Originally Posted by gibnutlover
After 5 days - I like the scott contessa roadster (I am rather short) - I am curious to know if you decided to get a scott (the cr1 seemed very cool - way out of my league) and how you like it. So far I have not read a post from anyone else who has one.
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05-08-2006, 12:39 PM #7
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Scott Contessa Reviews
I have not yet taken the plunge, but am still leaning very heavily toward the Scott--Roadster vs CR1 as I really cannot justify (or afford) that much bike right now. I am waiting for the waves of nausea to stop creeping up on me everytime I think about spending so much money on a bike (or until the feelings of guilt pass "What would my dad say if he knew that I had spent so much on a bike? Do I tell him I found it at a garage sale?"). I know 2 guys that have picked up the Scott CR1 Team this spring and both are still very much in love with their bikes. I have been searching the internet with absolutely no luck on reviews for the Scott Contessa's. Although I know I had read a glowing review of the Contessa CR1 in a bike magazine this spring, but now I cannot find any evidence that it ever existed.
Knowing that you are enjoying yours is comforting, maybe we will be able to start our own 'exclusive' (for lack of any other Scott owners) club!
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