Great topic.

My husband and sons decided I needed to join them and their love for biking. I resisted for 37 years (I had a fear of bikes-I do not know why). So, reluctently I let them get me a Giant Suede (Mode/Comfort Bike). I found this group-YAY-learned everyone was nice and so supportive. I gained knowledge and confidence. By the 3rd week I had done all my Giant was going to allow me to do. I went bike shopping and bought a manbike (sorry-love that phrase) Trek 1000. That was almost 2 weeks ago. The board has since convinced me (great enablers here) to buy jerseys, shorts, new saddles, shoes, clipless pedals, and my recent purchase (actually it will be in tomorrow) a CycleOps Fluid 2 Trainer. I have learned the importance of an excellent bike shop, even if mine is a long way away. I love them! They are buyng the other bike off me-yippee-store credit!!