Thank you, bounceswoosh, for the links. Yes, very helpful!

JanT ~ For quite a while we will remain on bike paths and fireroads. Someday we'll tackle the gnarly singletracks. I found the bike handled nicely; I wasn't going fast around any corners and feathering the brakes all the way down hills. I was just afraid I'd crack myself on that darn top tube!

I went back to the bike shop and sat on a men's 13" and there still wasn't 2" between me and the top tube. I sat on a women's 3700 13" and found my 2". They are switching out the tires since I rode on them and I'll have a great beginner bike!

One of these days I'm going for the WSD....

Thank you again for all your help! I can't wait to get back out on the trails and ride!

Take care all!

Vickie