GLORIOUS ride yesterday... 15 miles with DH on his Trek hybrid, Friend on his refurb Bridgsetone and Friend #2 on her drop dead gorgeous DeNucci (Sacha White before Vanilla) and me on my Specialized hybrid....(I did OK..we had some nice long breaks and once when I thought I can't go further (and then have to go back) I got all renewed and had the best part of the trip.)

Friend A a long time bike freak and bike builder--says I probably wouldn't want to do even 25 miles on my hybrid ...I think it was partly because of the Albatross bars-- and partly because of the weight. I'm thinking OK...I'm going to get serious about a touring/road bike....

I think I oogled every single bike I saw yesterday..;-) Saw a Heron..that was Pretty!! I am SUCH a flirt!!!

I stopped at CityBikes Workers COllective (closed) just to window peep at some refurbs...and I saw a whole row of new Jamis Auroras...
And I bought some clips at RiverCity and saw a Salsa Casseroll (although its' more of a road road bike than a touring bike...right?) AND a Waterford frame hanging off the ceiling....

And then I got home and the Riv on ebay didn't have ONE BID....and it would fit me...and I think I would LOVE it but damn it...$$$$$ !!!!!!!!!

Been watching ebay and craigslist .... should I have a fitting before I even think about another bike?