Thank you everybody for being so willing to share. I am very overwhelmed. I died when I read the post that I should test drive for 10 miles....I'm too much of a greenhorn to get out on the road yet! I need to get used to shifting, the feel, everything!

Wow again. I'm going to continue to shop, and I'll take some longer test rides. I'm running a half marathon this weekend, so shopping is on hold for now. I'll check out Bianchi too.

I'm thinking that I'll probably go for something cheap with the intention of learning for the next bike in a couple of years. I'm still open to more suggestions though!

Thanks again!

moo