I went and test rode a few road bikes today...first time I have been on a road bike! It was a lot of fun.
I am 5'11 (long legs, shorter torso in relation to my legs, but still pretty long torso for a female), so I just kind of assumed I'd be too tall for a WSD.
They started me on a Trek 2.1 which was nice, but it was way too long for me.
THen I tried a Lexa SLX and couldn't get over the difference. It felt so much better. I rode the 56 as they didn't have a 58, and the LBS guys seemed to feel that the 56 was the right size for me. (They can order a 58.)
I went to another shop afterwards, in the hopes of riding a Specialized in the same price point, but they only had a 54 WSD ("We hardly ever carry 56 WSD." Hmmm, why not???). I did try a 56 men's Allez (I think) which was again too long for me. The guys at this LBS were not super friendly and did not seem to want to spend too much time with me, so I didn't learn too much about Specialized unfortunately.
Just curious if any other tall riders out there have WSD's? I have to go back and do a more serious test ride before i buy, but just wondering if anyone has any feedback.
They have a 2011 Lexa SLX in stock, marked down, but not significantly. Seems like it is the floor model. WHat are your thoughts on that (I'm worried that it's taken some abuse from test riders, etc). The 2012 wouldn't be that much more, and they'd have to order it, so I know it would be brand new.
I was scared to try a road bike... i just thought I woudl feel out of control/unstable, etc on it, but it felt great! I can't wait to make a purchase.