is this the right bike for me & my needs? complete newbie :)

[ridingmybike]

http://www.trekbikes.com/women/wsd_p...e_path/7300wsd

My lovely bf surprised me with this bike, i had been talking about how i've wanted to be more active, im fit, i workout at the gym..but other than that, i dont get much activity, and honestly, im starting to feel a bit lazy! So i had been talking about getting a bike to ride so i could move more vs sitting on my bum, and also to exercise on (im big into fitness).
I rode this bike, and its SO comfortable. This is my first bike though so idk what features im supposed to be looking for, for my needs. BF said i have 30days to return if i do change my mind, he got the bike from a LBS.
So, in your opinions, will this bike suffice for what my needs are? Riding casually for activity, and also for exercise(probably no more than 1-2hr rides)?

thanks girls!

[Zen]

The components on that bike are almost identical to mine.
Does it have trigger shifting?
Can you go back to the shop and try this one?

I think you're going to want to graduate from that bike and this frame might just be a good compromise.

[Mr. Bloom]

RMB: Given that you're looking for casual rides, I think that what you've got is outstanding and the fact that you find it comfortable is very important.

But, if you're planning on 1-2 hour rides, you might "catch the bug" and want more than that model offers. So, if you have an inkling that riding may evolve for you, then zen is spot on in her feedback (she knows her stuff).

If it's an option for you to own two bikes, then go with what you have...and get another one later.

[grey]

OMG the bike he got you is SO CUTE! It just looks like such a fun, comfortable, casual bike. Great day at the beach or at the park with a picnic.

If you get more serious, zen is probably right in that you'll want to graduate. The bike she linked to will offer more options and is more versatile should you start taking casual group rides (you never know) and want to keep pace if they go about 10-12mph.

Please note that I am not an expert rider, I'm a former mtb rider turning road cyclist, this is just my op.

[Chicken Little]

I agree with Zen, the 7.2 would probably suit you longer and have a little better resale when you are ready to move up.

But I know nothing.

[mimitabby]

welcome to TE!
Big seats like that feel good at first but after a few miles they get old...

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

If you have 30 days to make up your mind, why not go to the bike store and try their other bikes too? It's usually not the best idea to have someone else pick a bike for you.
That's a cute cruiser/comfort bike and it's fine for flat riding just to the corner store, etc, but if you want to put in more miles and meaningful regular exercise, it might be too heavy and not have enough gears to get you riding a lot.

I can envision you on a women's hybrid bike- it would be able to do all kinds of riding and you wouldn't outgrow it as fast when/if you start riding more. Hybrids are quite comfortable as well, but more versatile than this comfort cruiser.
That puffy saddle might get painful on rides over 5 miles. Hard to believe, but less padding is actually more comfortable if you're sitting on it for more than an hour.
Very sweet of your BF to do that for you.
Go to the LBS with your BF and try out some of the OTHER bikes there- especially the 'hybrids' I'd say.

On the other hand- if you are happy with short trips around town and no hills to speak of, then this might be just the right bike for you to enjoy.