Over the summer I've learned a few things but something has always seemed "off" and today I think I figured out why. I'm not riding what really works for me and the area I live in.

I realized that I'm not a racer and I only bought the Madone 4.7 because I thought all there was out there are racers, hybrids, and mountain bikes to choose from. I haven't truly enjoyed riding the bike but keep trying to make myself like it since I paid a fortune for it. I have a hybrid but quickly found out they aren't really suited for anything I do. Again, I have a bike I really don't like but being new, figured I needed. Only bike I really love right now is my 29er.

Today I went to a totally new bike store as DH wanted to look at recumbent bikes. I tried one and liked it, but wasn't that enamoured with it. I can't see myself using it out where I live. DH loved it. It's a Big Wheel for an adult.

I tried out two others, a Salsa Fargo and the Mukluk and fell in love with both. The Fargo 2 has the 29 inch wheels with funky drop bars with amazing shifters. The Mukluk has the 4 inch wide tires and is a tank on wheels.

After riding the Fargo, I realized it's perfect for the highways out here! I still had the speed I love, agility, was amazingly light and didn't hurt to ride despite it being 19 inches. The drop bars gave it the road/racing bike feel. I almost walked out with it as I was so in love with it. I had the biggest grin on my face when I came back from a test ride. WOW. Steel is also amazing. So soft, plush and molds right to you.

With the Madone I feel like I'm just waiting for it to explode tires on the rough shoulders and or get blown off by a semi. I bought it because everyone said I should have a racing bike. After trying out the Fargo, I'm tempted to sell the Madone. Maybe I'm a touring girl?

The Mukluk tank would be perfect for the rural gravel roads out here and for the snow during the winter. It had an amazing feel and I felt so relaxed going over curbs and through the grass I probably wasn't supposed to be on during the test ride.

How long does it take for a person to realize where they really fit into the cycling world? Just to make sure I'm not excited, I'll give myself a few days. The guy said he had a 17 inch Fargo that needed to be put together and said I could test ride it to see about sizing.