First Bike, any thoughts?

[Aggie_Ama]

I had an entry level bike and I don't see the problem with it. Okay, the bike lust got me and it sucked to wait to upgrade. It is also meant when I upgraded I could appreciate the better shifting and handling.

I had a Fuji Finest WSD and it was a pretty good bike for only $600. My only complaint is it had an aluminum fork and that makes for a rougher ride. The bike itself was steel and that helped a lot. Otherwise, she stood up to over 4,000 miles with only tune ups, new chain and new tires.

[RolliePollie]

Jenn...I am just curious about what frame size you bought. I also just recently bought a Trek 1000 WSD...I bought a 51 and I'm about 5'6" with a 31-32" inseam. So far it feels like the right size to me but my friend thinks I look awfully cramped on it. I tried the 54 (I think that's the next size up) but it felt too big. I have a small (and weak!) upper body with narrow shoulders so the men's Trek frames also felt like too much for me. Anyway, of course, as a total newbie, I can't help but wonder if I bought the right size bike. It's pretty confusing...I rode a Novara Carema at REI in a 48, which felt huge in general and I actually fell over in the parking lot because my hands couldn't reach the brakes while holding on to the drops! lol. I guess all that matters is how it feels to me. Of everything I tested out, it definitely felt the most comfortable. And it's that pretty shade of blue, which happens to match my car almost perfectly! What are the chances of that?

p.s. If anyone wants to match their blue Trek 1000 WSD to their car, go look at a Jeep Liberty!

[li10up]

I guess I'm a little late...was going to say if you come by Central Texas you could look at my entry level bike. I'm about to upgrade. Am thinking about trying to sell my bike but then think it might be nice to keep my first "real" bike.

Glad you found a bike you really like. I give you a year or two and I bet you'll be thinking about upgrading.

[LadyinWhite]

Glad you found a bike you really like. I give you a year or two and I bet you'll be thinking about upgrading.

I agree. If you ride 2 to 3000 miles a year, you would want to start with a higher end bike, but if you ride 1 - 2000 miles a year, this bike will be great and in a year or two.........