need to buy my wife a bike

[MM_QFC!]

impressive, Obiwan aka BiaK!

[Zen]

My oven mitts are getting worn out.

[sgtiger]

Those new-fangled silicon ones work very well for me, Zen.

[Zen]

sg

[maillotpois]

Norm -

You wouldn't be the only one who's gotten a "starter" bike and ended up with a cyclist on your hands. I think it's great she's taken to the sport and good for you for encouraging it. Too many men would not be as open to the mom taking up a pretty time-intensive sport. You're recognizing that "stay at home mom" is a job and that she needs her recreation/hobby/leisure time. That's great!

Since you mention Wildflower, I am assuming you're in Northern or Central CA (I know what they say about assuming ). anyway, if you're a little more specific about where you are (geographically), perhaps someone can give you some bike shop pointers as well.

Good luck.

(Oh and my husband has given me TWO bikes as anniversary gifts over the years. I have no jewelry. Just bikes. I like it that way. )

[SadieKate]

I think he's talking the Wildflower Triathlon in SLO.

Good goin', Norm!

[maillotpois]

I knew that! (I may not DO tris, but I am generally AWARE of their existence. )