visited the LBS today: bike is too small :(

[lovelygamer]

I'm back. Guess what? My bike is 16". BTW, I paid $125 for it. The lady had ridden it ONCE.

I don't know how the LBS and I miss communicated Saturday but I checked the bike labeling and it's a Venture WSM 16". I guess the lady that rode it before me was just shorter than me and had shorter legs than me. We made some adjustments in the shop. I'm tried it out again and it seems okay. I'll take a longer ride when I get a chance.

I must have a freakish body. I do have a ten year old hip replacement. One leg is a bit higher than the other. I had someone else measure my inseam today and they got 29".

I had a long discussion about my cycling goals and interest in a road bike. The LBS showed me a Trek Lexa as one that might be in my price range (less than $800). It was really pretty, I'll attach a picture. So, I like her idea and I'm going to start saving for a new bike. She said I could get the full fitting on a trainer, etc. with a new bike purchase. She quoted the same price many of you did $80-100 to do that type of fitting alone.

Oh, and I got my first jersey. I'm pretty chubby in it because I'm in between their sizes. I still want to get a Canary sleeveless from TE.

Thanks for everything, guys and gals. Sorry for the confusion! You are great. There is so much to take in with all of this for a newbie.