Plantluvver, I've wondered the same thing about quality as well. Well, not quality, but getting a road bike vs the mt bike that I have now. That mt bike gives me a heck of a workout because i try to keep my speed up and I'm increasing my distance! I've heard so much about the roadbikes being so light and easier to peddle and all that good stuff...we're probably thinking a whole other kind of thing! I'm sure we'll get just as good a workout on another type/brand, whatever! Besides, we're not just sitting on the couch, right? We're burning calories, even if it is a little less!

Brina, if you're feeling better, that's all that really, really matters! The better fitness and weight loss will come. I started all of this with the intentions of seeing those pounds go away. Never, ever would I have thought that I'd be doing all of the exercise, watching what I eat and all and not hop on the scale everyday and obsess over it. I don't see biking as exercise now, I see it as a hobby and it makes me feel strong! The weight will go, or it won't...I'm having fun! Chin up girlie...it's not all about the numbers!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Kim