... update - I finally got a bike! I bought the '07 Bianchi Dama Bianca Elle.



thanks for the help

It took me a while to find shoes that fitted too, but I have just had my first ride - went a casual 20km on some quiet roads. I was nervous that I'd find the pedals difficult, or that I'd fall each time I needed to stop - but that didn't happen, it was great! I'm looking forward to next weekend