Thanks for all the suggestions, i have done a little bit of what every one has said. I rode a Trek 1.2 in both a 47 and 50 cm. I appreciated the 50 cm more. I am due to try some closeouts of the 2.1 and 2.3 on Monday, and also am scheduled to get professionally fitted at one store that will credit the cost of the fitting to any bike i buy in their store. I am down to two LBS in terms of service and comfort level with their degree of knowledge and expertise. Now its about who can offer me the best deal. I need to try a few more, but i am also getting very antsy. I want to ride. I have purchased a few garments in anticipation of getting my bike and even joined a biking club. I am so ready, just need to find the bike.

Thanks again, and see you out there when i am finally on the road.

Regina

Gretchen, nothing wrong with using your real name. I am "only" 39, haven't quite made it to the over 40 crowd yet, but i will be there too with you soon enough. Thanks for all the encouragement, it sounds like you are doing an awesome job. Keep up the good work.