I started bike shopping at 10 am this morning and didn't stop until 7pm. I was lucky enough to have the day off and recruited a guy friend to come along with me. I still had the kiddos with me since the other half was at work. Saturday was definitely the biggest factor. I probably didn't look like a serious buyer with the kids in tow on a Saturday but on Monday without much competition for attention I was able to get plenty. It was really a great day. I went back to the place that left me the most displeased even and had 2 guys trying to help me this time around but I felt more like I was their daughter looking for a cute bike than someone looking for a pretty decent bike. I probably totally wasted my time and their by going there but it did help me to rule out Fuji and Giant. I started and ended my morning on a 2011 Specialized Dolce Elite. At the end of the day I feel ready to commit to a 2010 Specialized Dolce Comp. I rode it a couple times also and compared it to practically everything I could get my hands on. I rode a Cannondale that was full carbon, a couple Treks with carbon forks and aluminum frames, a couple Fujis, a Giant, and a few models in the Dolce line up.

Everyone pretty much consistently put me on a 50" or a 51" frame at my nearly 5'3" state I decided to try out a 48" and it really was weirdly uncomfortable to me. Since I keep coming back to that one bike. It must be love Plus I accidentally left my cell phone in the store and didn't realize it until I got to the next store. By the time I returned they were closed. This must be a sign I can't wait to go pick up my bike!

Thank you girls!