Originally Posted by CactoesGel

Hey guys!

First and foremost, I'd like to thank everyone that voted and posted on this thread. It has helped me tremendously, not only in choosing my first bike but also in helping me open my eyes into other things road bike related.

After much deliberation, I ordered an Émonda SL 6 last Sunday, it arrived at my LBS yesterday, and I finally picked it up today.

I was "this" close to buying a Carbon Synapse 105 but I couldn't find the color & size. I then decided to wait for the 2015 until...I took an Émonda for a test drive one day. I took it for another spin the next day, and felt it rode better "to me" than the Carbon Synapse. In the end, it worked out. I'm very happy. I couldn't wait to ride it tomorrow after work.

Again, thanks for helping me with this decision. I hope to see you on the road!






I'm only 5'3". I felt more comfortable on the 50cm versus the 52cm.