WSD...Does it really make a difference?

[farrellcollie]

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!

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.

[gibnutlover]

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!

[tamara_69]

LBS is holding the Fuji Roubaix for me. What do you experienced riders think?
Next---I have already bought and been trying to use clipless peddles (Shimano 540) I am having trouble with getting the right spring setting--they seem hard to get out of for me--I seem to have terrible trouble turning my foot to slip out. Should I switch to the Speedplay Frogs or something else. All these decisions just to ride a bike!!!!!!
B-B:

I have an '05 Roubaix, and I love it. However, in looking at the Fuji website, I have noticed that the components on the '06 model seem to have been downgraded a bit. Ask the LBS about this. I also changed out the saddle, DH and I call the Fuji saddles "torture chambers" and we have two we would give away! I put on the Terry Butterfly, and it works great for me.

As for Shimano pedals, my right one was giving me problems until I went and had my bike fitted and then the guy adjusted the cleats at the same time. If you get the bike professionally fitted, which I would HIGHLY recommend, they can adjust the cleats and pedals for you at that time. You may find the Shimanos work just great for you if they are tweaked.

Good luck, and I hope this helps before you bought the bike!

Tamara

[kiwi girl]

my wsd http://www.emc2bikes.com/index.php/pi_pageid/27 was only available in black. Although to be honest I wasn't over keen on black (my old road bike was black and my commuter bike is black - I was ready for a change) I do at least like the fact that it evidences they are not just painting a bike a 'girls' colour.