Quote Originally Posted by Grog View Post
What kind of bike are you shopping for? A fast road bike? A hybrid commuter? A mountain bike to go downhilling?
I'm not sure. Figuring that out will be part of the shopping process, I guess. I've had a hybrid (a heavy one) for two years and ride a good bit. I should know by now exactly what bike I need, but I don't. I thought reading this forum would help me clarify, but it's had the opposite effect. I'm just more confused.

I'm trying to focus on what I want to do with the bike and go from there. Mostly I ride in the city, but I want to do some suburban/country trips of 30-40 miles. I don't have a car so that means train travel and stairs, which is why I'm focusing on weight right now.