Buying my first road bike

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Hi everyone! I plan on buying my first road bike this month. The thing is I am only about 4' 10" with sneakers on. So finding a bike shop that has a bike small enough for me to test ride has been a problem. I have been on a Specialized Dolce Elete and a Felt Fw4. Now, the Elete is about $400 more and I really couldn't tell any difference when riding the two. Any suggestions from women who own either bike? I will probably be riding 3-5 days a week at around 10-20 miles ride. Thanks!! :)

Hi everyone! I plan on buying my first road bike this month. The thing is I am only about 4' 10" with sneakers on. So finding a bike shop that has a bike small enough for me to test ride has been a problem. I have been on a Specialized Dolce Elete and a Felt Fw4. Now, the Elete is about $400 more and I really couldn't tell any difference when riding the two. Any suggestions from women who own either bike? I will probably be riding 3-5 days a week at around 10-20 miles ride. Thanks!! :)Find a TERRY dealer ... there should be one near you since I think they are based in our neck of the woods ...

http://www.terrybicycles.com/dealers.html

http://www.terrybicycles.com/trade/index.html

My impression (which may be incorrect) has always been that Georgena Terry is about your height ... consequently, I think her bikes may be better suited for riders between your height & about 5'2" ... but, there are Terry bikes for larger riders, too.

Search the forum for posts by "Little Jackie", she rides a Felt F100-650c, 47cm frame, and is 4'11" on a good day. ;)