Still looking for my first real road bike. I have a very old Sekai Ladysport that a friend gave me. The brakes scare me and the fit is not quite right, but it's been good enough for me to know that I want a road bike. Number one purpose: to builld my aerobic for stronger mountain biking. We also have some beautiful rail trails/river trails around here but after about 25 miles on the mountain bike with slicks, my body is screaming at me.

I thought the Specialized Sequoia was going to be the one, but I finally got to test ride it. I was disappointed in the sluggish climbing though the color sure made it hard to pass up. Everyone has been putting me on bikes that are 46-48cm. I found out today that the smaller ones are feeling much better to me. One of the shops has a 2003 Trek 2000 WSD in a 43. I'm 5'1" with very short forearms, so reach has been an issue in the past six months that I've been searching. Budget is in the $1000-1500 range.

I've done a little reading on past posts, but any other comments would be appreciated. I'm especially interested in comments about the Trek 2000.

Just kind of thinking out loud here and fishing for thoughts. I don't want to buy something and end up regretting it.