Hi Emily:

Thanks for the link. Yes, I think the Terry website's kinda weirdly organized. I NEVER would have seen the 2002 Classic on sale if you hadn't given me the link. Nor would I have seen the 2003 reduced price since I'd just checked the prices the day before and written them off as too expensive.
And guess what? We ordered the 16" Classic (2002) today!! I owe it all to you!

I rode the 17.5" Classic today and the frame actually wasn't big for me at all. When I stood over the top tube, I could stand with both feet flat although I was "resting" on the tube (but no pain ). The standover on the 16" frame is 1.5" less, so we think it'll work (fingers still crossed!). I was also able to reach the handlebars and levers easily and it rode very nicley.

I'm not going to get road shoes with cleats just yet, although I'll definitely start looking into them because I know it will be hard to find a fit when I need them. My husband's worried I'll have a hard time adjusting to them (which was my initial feeling), and I agree I should wait for now.

We're returning the Marin tomorrow. I'm definitely a lot more optimistic now. It's been very frustrating and depressing to not fit anything. I also just hated that feeling that I bought the wrong bike even though I really loved it.

Anyway, I just want to THANK YOU again for all your help and support. You've been so great! I can't wait to start riding too. I'm so excited!
I'll definitely let you know when the bike gets in!