Wahine, a Specialized wasn't an option for me here.

I listened carefully to you, Muirenn and others who were kind enough to post, and I ordered the Troll. The bike shop that carries them here turned out to be fantastic, and I feel ecstatic about my purchase.

THANKS for all the specific technical advice and educating me about the heaviness of the suspension and fact that the Giant was more of a mountain bike, which wasn't what I needed. I learned from the SURLY shop owner more about what you were saying -- how versatile the Troll is, and that's amazing. Makes me feel like I made the right choice because I know I can change out a few things if I want to lean more toward mountain or street somewhere "down the road." Fantastic bike from what I can tell. I'm so excited!

SO, the bike comes in next week, and I should be on my first ride next Friday - oh, and just as an added perk, it's the groovy eggplant color which I LOVE - as one of you girls said - drool worthy.

Woohoo.......so relieved to be on my way to a new life of riding with a wonderful bike........YAY.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU EVERYONE.......FOR TAKING THE TIME AND GIVING ME KNOWLEDGE THAT I NEEDED!!

YOUR NEWEST NEWBIE BUDDY,

BKINCO