Comments on: Spanish Inquisition, part II http://firecat-a-go-go.co.uk/2009/01/14/spanish-inquisition-part-ii/ Bikes. Cookies. Dogs Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:50:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: TrekChris http://firecat-a-go-go.co.uk/2009/01/14/spanish-inquisition-part-ii/#comment-441 TrekChris Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:44:49 +0000 http://firecat-a-go-go.co.uk/2009/01/14/spanish-inquisition-part-ii/#comment-441 Hello! I'm glad I came across this post. I'd like to address your concerns about the geometry differences/similarity between the WSD and standard Fuel EX bikes, and point out some additional information: Your post does not mention the fact that in the WSD EX line (and the Top Fuel line), there are 2 sizes that are not included in the standard size run. These sizes will fit women who are seeking a shorter top tube length. For example, if a woman typically rides a 17.5" standard geometry frame, but feels stretched out on that bike even with a short stem, then riding the 16.5" WSD bike will decrease the reach and put her in a more anatomical postion, while keeping her in the range of sizes that she needs. On the standard frame side, the only option would be to go from a 17.5" frame, down to a 15.5" frame. So, there really is no 'illusion of choice', as you say, since women will be able to choose from two frame sizes in order to find the desired reach, before needing to do additional dialing in such as swapping stems. The ride of a WSD bike feels very different to that of a standard bike, despite the effective top tube length being the same. When I am setting women up at demos, I let them know that the fit is going to feel very unlike what they are used to riding. If you were to ride a 15.5" standard frame, and then a WSD frame of the same size, you would notice the difference in fit between the two bikes. Hence, we are not simply mimicking the fit of a standard frame, and simply calling it a WSD bike. Hopefully, you will get to ride one of the WSD EX8s yourself, and you will then notice the fit difference. Even moreso, I hope that you will be able to tell the overwhelming good ride quality that the EX line brings to the trail. You can find the UK demo schedule by visiting www.demodaze.co.uk. Please feel free to contact a member of the US WSD demo staff by choosing the "Contact Us" button on the www.fitforwomentour.com page. We'd be happy to answer any additional questions, or to provide more information. Regards, Chris Garrison Trek WSD Fit For Women Demo Tour Hello!

I’m glad I came across this post. I’d like to address your concerns about the geometry differences/similarity between the WSD and standard Fuel EX bikes, and point out some additional information:

Your post does not mention the fact that in the WSD EX line (and the Top Fuel line), there are 2 sizes that are not included in the standard size run. These sizes will fit women who are seeking a shorter top tube length. For example, if a woman typically rides a 17.5″ standard geometry frame, but feels stretched out on that bike even with a short stem, then riding the 16.5″ WSD bike will decrease the reach and put her in a more anatomical postion, while keeping her in the range of sizes that she needs. On the standard frame side, the only option would be to go from a 17.5″ frame, down to a 15.5″ frame. So, there really is no ‘illusion of choice’, as you say, since women will be able to choose from two frame sizes in order to find the desired reach, before needing to do additional dialing in such as swapping stems.

The ride of a WSD bike feels very different to that of a standard bike, despite the effective top tube length being the same. When I am setting women up at demos, I let them know that the fit is going to feel very unlike what they are used to riding. If you were to ride a 15.5″ standard frame, and then a WSD frame of the same size, you would notice the difference in fit between the two bikes. Hence, we are not simply mimicking the fit of a standard frame, and simply calling it a WSD bike.

Hopefully, you will get to ride one of the WSD EX8s yourself, and you will then notice the fit difference. Even moreso, I hope that you will be able to tell the overwhelming good ride quality that the EX line brings to the trail.

You can find the UK demo schedule by visiting www.demodaze.co.uk.

Please feel free to contact a member of the US WSD demo staff by choosing the “Contact Us” button on the www.fitforwomentour.com page. We’d be happy to answer any additional questions, or to provide more information.

Regards,

Chris Garrison
Trek WSD
Fit For Women Demo Tour

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