Great grandma beginner

[hebe]

I went 8.3 miles in an hour so that is slightly faster, but I don't know how I'll be able to get to 14-16 miles in an hour!

I don't wish to be an enabler, but.... my average was about the same as yours, than I bought my Specialized Vita, and I'm almost at 13mph average now without trying. Thinner tyres on my vita would push it up a bit more too.

[sashadieken]

Hebe,
You are indeed wicked! Yes, I'm thinking I will end up with another bike or two. I have an old Spec Hardrock that I have yet to see if I can swing my leg over. Yesterday I lowered it from the ceiling and just looked at it!

[hebe]

HardRocks are great! I have a Vita, a HardRock and a Marin Stinson. You'll be able to get a good speed with less nobbly tyres and with the front suspension fork locked out (if it does lock out). I'd always go for the Vita first for longer road rides though.