Bike shopping

[Espresso]

After sleeping on it, I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with a steel bike.

Next time I get a chance to go to the LBS, I'll try out the Jamis Satellite Sport road bike and then decide between it and the Coda.

Maybe I'll use the difference in bike weight as a good incentive to lose a couple pounds of my own weight

[Becky]

After sleeping on it, I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with a steel bike.

Good call! I luuuv my steel bike

And a big +1 to everyone who recommended drop bars, especially at longer distances. I ride bikes with drop bars almost everywhere....work, errands, my fun road rides, etc. IME, it's not an issue as long as the bike fits.

ETA: Just looked at the Jamis Satellite Sport specs. With those long-reach brakes, it looks like it would have plenty of room for a wider tire for around town or rough roads. And I love that it comes with 25mm tires, not 23s

[Espresso]

So... I listened to what you guys said, tried out some new bikes, and... got none of the ones I discussed in this thread! haha!

Instead, I got a KHS Flite 220 road bike. I think the one I ended up with is a women's, but heck, it fit great when I was test riding it, and then they did a short fitting session and it feels even better now. So now I'm super excited to be back on a bike again finally. Thanks for all your help; it really made a difference.

[Espresso]

I believe this is it: http://www.khsbicycles.com/05_flite_220l_10.htm

I thought I set it as my forum picture, but I guess I'll have to try again.

Thanks!

[Espresso]

I think this is it. I thought I put it as my forum pic, but I guess I'll have to try again.

Thanks!

Edit: Got the photo up now! Here's a bigger version.

[jessmarimba]

Pretty color!