Hi All,

Finally got out to a couple of LBS and tried out some bikes! Way better than my old Schwinn and current Huffy mtn bike. Tested the Trek Pilot and the Giant OCR3. I'm also going to try to buy the best I can afford so I'll probably upgrade to OCR1 or 2 and not sure in pilots. I'm 5'4" and rode a 50 trek and a sm. giant. I was shocked that they offer a sizing check for $100. I didn't do it as I'm just starting my search but maybe later. What do you think of them? I could tell by just getting on them but still am nervous about getting the right size. Also do you all try out the seats that come with the bikes first or plan on upgrading? Any of you ride either of those? Can you add fenders on either as Wisconsin has messy weather and I'd like to try and do spring riding. Hopefully I'll try some more brands this weekend again but see it is hard to bounce to a couple of shops at a time as we don't have too many. Any other considerations or recommendations for finding the first bike? I am aiming at doing recreational riding and charity rides then hopefully longer and longer group rides. Trying to find an 05 for better price but not having luck. What about a used one if I narrow it down to the right size and bike?
Thanks,
Wisconsin and future Bike Queen