Questions BEFORE the LBS trip...

[Kelly728]

Thanks for the advice thus far, it is a bit to take in but it is extremely helpful! I guess my long legs came in handy until now... they've always allowed me to buy "regular" pants even though I am short. Now they seem to be a bit more of a curse.

I'm lucky that where I live, I have 3 decent (from what I have heard) bike shops within 10 miles and probably 4 more if I need to drive a bit further. From peeking at their sites, they all seem to vary extremely in brands they care so that should give me a chance to see everything.

Any other useful hints are very much appreciated but at least you all have got my head spinning!

ETA: Bleecker, I guess that would be a great place to start, haha. Yes, I got the road bike part so we'll say I'm 98% clueless instead.

ETA: Too many people posting while I'm typing! Luna, I'm actually quite a distance from College Park but if necessary I'll get out there!