Runningcyclist's bike search

[runningcyclist]

I thought I should start a new thread rather than hijack Lesley's.

I also wanted to thank everybody for their suggestions. Invaluable and adding to my cycling education

Well this evening I tried the Surly LHT. Love at first sight which is a little ridiculous as I only rode 'her' for about 10/15 mins. Once my stomach had stopped clenching (I always do that on a bike, especially when it's not mine!) I enjoyed the ride a lot more. I definitely have brake/handlebar problems but she felt comfortable and I love, love, love the wheels . My hybrid felt clunky and huge by comparison.

I did see a Surly Pacer in the shop (thanks KnottedYet) but it was too close to their closing time. I'll see if they have it in my size and take it for a ride another time. Maybe I should try the two together to see the differences. Hmm.

I've managed to track down a Trek 43cm with 650c wheels and should be able to ride that later this week.

I actually want a road bike and a tourer but the road bike comes first. I'm thinking about cycling holidays next year or the year after. Like Lesley, I have a hybrid but she'd be on shopping duties/local rides with the road bike being my city runaround/long rides. Scratch that, I want TWO road bikes: one as a runaround and the other (more expensive) for long rides as well as the tourer.

Goodness this N+1 formula really takes hold doesn't it?