Newbie~ feel free to pick on me!

[sgtiger]

Ooh! Well, since you brought such great pics with you, I think we could let you into our club. Welcome! If you haven't done so already, I would recommend that you try out the bike to see if it's a good fit before you lay down any $$.

[BellaBeauty]

Well, since Im just learning about the sport, I know I wont be spending any serious money on a bike I know nothing about. I hope and pray my fiance looks into buying me one. I want something fairly simple to start, bbut not too simple or complicated, because I dont want to get too discouraged. Kwim? We went to one of the bike shops last weekend to get spokes on his wheel tightened, and I was supposed to get fitted, but they couldnt do it. Anyone in here around the 5 foot mark? What size road bike are you riding?

[JenLeath]

Welcome, I am a fellow newbie (3 years this Mother's Day) as well. Even if you aren't spending much $$ on a bike, you still need to try it out first. Every brand has entry level bikes, and they aren't all the same. I saw the Bianchi it was so pretty and a great price, but then I road it and found that it didn't fit my mechanics at all. I tried out 7 different bikes, and took home a Giant OCR 3. Bike shops are great with letting you ride the bikes in their parking lots. Even if you don't know anything yet, your body will tell you alot pretty fast.

Good luck and happy cycling.

Jen L