Gonna second the at least give Specialized Vita a look recommendation. I was looking at the Trek FX series, and also the Vita. After comparing components and price and trying them both, I ended up focused on the VIta - but then went to the shop and did a bit of a left turn
Ended up with a Specialized DOlce Sport (their entry level road bike), but swapped out the tires to 25cc because I was a bit afraid of the skinny road bike.
As mentioned, the top tube on both is quite slanted and easy to get on and off.
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11-26-2009, 05:24 PM #1
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11-26-2009, 06:41 PM #2
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Thanks for all of the good suggestions. My spinning instructor, who is going with me in February to the LBS has also suggested I look at Specialized models. I want something that can handle roads as well as bike paths, and what I am getting from this discussion, and others that I've read, that the style of tires really make a difference. This makes sense... and it just means that I have research to do over the winter.
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