Originally Posted by
bellaonline
Thanks everyone!
I'm 5'8 with normal proportions for a girl though possibly slightly long in the body. I shouldn't have to carry the bike much but you never know where you'll end up. I have also been considering the Specialized Vita Sport but you can go on for years testing all the different brands and models and I think I just need to make a decision now!
I have to disagree with NOT testing the bike choices in your budget if the bikes are available for you to test.
I wouldn't want you to have buyer's remorse and then wish that you had tested more bikes BEFORE you spent your hard-earned money.
You are lucky that you have so many choices at 5ft 8in.
I was stuck with less than 5 choices since I am only 5ft 1in.
2014 Liv Lust
2013 Specialized Fate Expert with carbon wheelset (sold)
2012 Specialized Amira Elite
2010 Santa Cruz Juliana with R kit and Crampon pedals (sold)
2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle (sold)