I went to a LBS today

[Shara]

The guy was really nice. He's been in business for 38 years and had lots of little tidbits. I told him about the kind of riding I want to do, the problems I have (hills) and the kind of riding I want to do. He eyeballed me and told me I need an 18" frame lol then pulled a hybrid out and let me ride it. It was nice. Soooo much nicer than what I have now. It was set so that I was riding very upright but he said that can be adjusted.

This was the bike
http://www.mielebicycles.com/main+en...=45&BikeID=765

Except it's last year's model and he's selling it for $440 Cdn. I wouldn't be able to buy it until January or February but he says he has several of them in the back

[blackhillsbiker]

A good LBS is worth its weight in gold (or carbon...). Whatever bike you get, get out there and ride! That Toscana is a nice looking bike. If he can work with you to get the fit where you want it, you'll probably enjoy it more than a used bike that hasn't been fit to you. I love my hybrid Kona. She and I just had a nice long ride today enjoying the unseasonably warm weather.

Deb

[Shara]

Thanks I really do like it but I'll have to take it out again and go to a few other places though. I like this guy because he's been around forever and is so casual. He also seems to be the kind of guy that treats his customers well. Plus that bike has a really good warranty from what I can tell and his shop is really close to my home.

I can't find much about miele on this forum, I think because it's Canadian? But I like that it's local anyway.

[Shara]

Every morning I wake up thinking about this bike. Such nice gears lol

[Maxxxie]

Shara, it sounds like it's stolen your heart! If the bike feels good under your bum, I reckon it's your next steed

Max

[Shara]

lol I hope so. I'm still going to feel out other ones and I can't afford it until after Christmas... but hopefully soon. Unless, I get everyone to give me cash for Christmas? How tacky is that??? lmao