never biked as a child...grew up on a farm in southern PA. Took a used bike to college but never rode it around campus because I really didn't know how and how could I learn?? Fast forward many years to Sept 2005, I am overweight,retired and ready to take on life but my knees quit...osteoarthritis. A physical therapist mentions as part of rehabbing that biking might be good exercise for me. The rest is history for me(recent). First bike ride Sept 12 2005. Bought Giant Sedona comfort bike Oct 2005, bought Giant OCR C2 Mar 2006. I am hooked and I love it.So far have logged ~2500 miles since the first 'bite'. I just want to ride and ride and ride. Nothing is as much fun or lifts my spirits like feeling the wind in my face(alright, I hate a head wind too!) and the power of pushing the pedals and myself. Know what I mean??