Just to update...
Coming up to two months owning and riding the Wiggins Rouen and have to say I really, really love the bike. Right decision to buy it *and* it's made cycling fun again.
It's made me *want* to go out and ride, and the difference between it and my old bike is like chalk and cheese. Actually, in the last two months, I've only ridden my old bike twice.
Am quite happily doing leisure rides of around 15 miles on it and am looking at going further now that I'm starting to have some more time on my hands (Was looking after mum following her hip replacement op). The bike's also been pressed into service as a commuter - it's so nice to have a light, well-fitting bike to ride home on at the end of a long day as opposed to an old, knackered clunker that you keep wanting to throw into the nearest hedge. And there is also a certain amusement value to be had when locking it up next to a large-framed roadie.
It's had a few admiring glances from other commuters too.
I will be adding some guards to it soon - have some SKS raceblades on order - as mucky derriere is not a good look.
The only thing that I'm really looking at changing is the saddle, because after about 10 miles or so, I start to go numb in the downstairs department.
At the moment it's manageable, but if, as I'm intending, to ride further, that will need to be addressed. Probably with a ladies-specific saddle.
So if you short ladies are looking for a roadie that isn't going to break the bank (and that isn't a Triban) then I'd say give the Rouen a go.
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Halfords in Huntington for a good, helpful service.
P.S.
@wanda2010 - how are you getting on with the Chartres? Hope you're still enjoying it.