I have officially begun bike shopping today. I've been browsing and researching, but I had never actually taken a road bike out for a ride. I finally found the time today.

The guy at the LBS was very helpful. After telling him that I wanted a road bike that I could also ride to work, he had me try out a Specialized Sequoia and a Cannondale Synapse. The Specialized was ok, but the components were lower end, so I didn't love that one. The Cannondale just didn't fit right. I tried an XS and a S and I seemed to be in between sizes. The nice LBS guy offer to switch out the stem and see if that helped, but I didn't really have time for that today. I also asked to try the Specialized Dolce Elite. That seemed to fit me waaaaay better, but there's really no room for fenders or a rack. Not a practical option for me.

So no love affairs today. Oh well, I guess I'll need to go ride more bikes.