Newb here looking for the right bike..

[remee]

Okay, so with more "looking", my idea of finding a road bike for around 400.00 may have been a bit of an undershot..lol

[PamNY]

Have you considered used bikes? Maybe checking Craigslist? Of course there are pros and cons, but I got a used bike because I wasn't sure I'd like biking enough to justify the expense of a new bike.

Good luck finding your bike! I've recently started riding after a couples decades lapse, and I'm having fun.

Pam

[remee]

Hi Pam~ That's great you are back out there and having fun!

Yeah, I have been thinking about buying used as well.
So far I've called 5 bike shops and only one sells a few used and he's currently got a Giant that he said may be small enough to try out. The rest sell only new and I think only one may have a bike to try out. Since I'm so short, I was told it isn't going to be all that easy.
I looked at Craigslist and so far have found nothing for my area.

I'm not giving up and have a bit before the weather warms up, so I'll try and be patient.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey Remee,
I just found this website about all the aspects of tots+bikes and I thought of you:
http://totcycle.com/
I bet there is a lot of good info there about riding around with your kid on your bike.....

[derailed]

I had the odd thought that if there are youth racing clubs for cyclists in your area, you might be able to get a used bike when someone outgrows it.

You might wish to ask for a measuring, to have a good idea of the basic frame size you need, then put out a want-ad on Craigslist. The right frame might come built as the wrong bike, but parts are replaceable.

I have had very good luck putting the word out.

My mechanic doesn't mind that I get my frames used and do basic repairs myself, because I respect him enough to do my other shopping with him.