buying a new bike

[rain]

thanks thekarens. I was wondering if that ever happened.

I did get my bike fitted because of pain, which lessened, but having learned that the top tube was too short I started to ride more upright so I wouldn't aggravate my back. But that affects speed. (The bike didn't bother me for the first 4 years I owned it because I didn't try to lean forward.)

This post has got me thinking... I initially thought I wanted a new bike to "go faster" but I think I really want a new bike that fits my current body and riding style. Which has changed a lot over the last 8 years.

[Skippyak]

I wouldn't even know how to work out what group to join based on MPHs, on a flat century (say 3000 feet or less of climbing ) I would be at least 16 mphs, but around my area where I am often doing 100ft climb per mile, my MPH is not compatible with group classifications. A hilly near century (over 7k of climb/94 miles, was 13.4 mph. I only group ride with a ladies shop ride and it really depends on who turns up as to how fast we go and they are rarely speedy rides. I would like to have the balls to join the local club but this fear of classification is what paralyzes me.