Quote Originally Posted by kelleil View Post
I do my first shopping tomorrow. First go is to ride Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Amira. Then orbeas. THEN jamis and felts. Then giant and Fuji. Trek, cannondale, marin last.

And no white!

Thoughts on clips? I've never clipped in.
I like Speedplays. Not only are they kind to your knees, but I feel like they're a good first option due to the amount of float they have. I'm somewhat of a klutz but have found they were easy to get out of and avoid the slow tipover.

I have to say the thing I loved the most about my Orbea (aside from its overall prettiness,) was the fact that it absolutely OOZED up hills. That bike probably would have climbed without me. Its new owner finds it to be the same.

If you like the Amira's feel but not the WSD fit, the unisex version is the Tarmac, so perhaps add that to your list as well?