Shortie Newbie ISO Cool Bike

[robyn_jl]

Oooh, that Litespeed looks super cool, but at close to $2,000 it's a big commitment! I figure if I really get into riding, in a few years I can do something like that . . . although I was also drooling over a custom Luna, which I saw on girlbike.com. Funny how I can dream of future bikes already!

I did find this really cool website where you can plug in a bunch of different measurements (it evens asks your for your hamstring flexbility!) and it pops out your correct frame size, top tube length, seat height, handlebar width etcetera. Check it out at www.wrenchscience.com

I doubt it's 100% but I came up as a being a 45cm frame size on that. (I think I got a little extra length in the top tube because I'm a bendy sort!)

Still on the hunt for an Eros Donna. I called Bianchi and the only store they knew of that had one is quite far away. (Guy on the phone: "It's worth driving because you will love it!") But I might see if one of the local shops will special order one without a commitment to buy. I might be dreaming but . . .

I also found an online bike shp in Oklahoma who will ship me a light blue 2005 Eros Donna for $1,050. It sounds like a good deal, but I'm nervous about buying sight unseen. Has anyone ever done that?

[Dirt Girl]

[QUOTE/]I also found an online bike shp in Oklahoma who will ship me a light blue 2005 Eros Donna for $1,050. It sounds like a good deal, but I'm nervous about buying sight unseen. Has anyone ever done that?[/QUOTE]

That is a decent price on the Eros, but I'd be really leary about buying unseen (and without riding it). Also, issues of maintenance and warranties are generally easier to deal with when buying local. That said, I do know people who have ordered bikes from Supergo and other online shops. Most have been happy with the purchase. And I bought my mountain bike from a local shop on faith as there were none around to test ride. We have a good relationship with the shop, so they would not have made me buy it unless I was happy with it. In fact, they ordered both a small and a medium just in case. I'm VERY happy with it, though MTB fit is a little easier to play with than the fit for a road bike.

I know, not much help at all.