So, I probably shouldn't post this until I have a picture, but I'm very happy about my new bike that I got last Friday. Thanks to all that gave their input on bikes... I actually ended up going in a different direction. Initially, I thought I'd get a touring bike, but as I checked out bikes and things developed, I ended up with a racier one. It was an interesting adventure coming to it. After a few disappointing trips to local bike shops, I ended up at Helen's Cycles in Arcadia and they were wonderful. My first trip there, they spent 2 1/2 hours with me, even staying after closing to fit a bike to me. It was a challenge, as I'm 6 feet tall with a whole lotta' leg and narrow shoulders and shorter torso. The first combo we created, I really loved. But ultimately we couldn't get the 2007 frame as they were all sold out. But they researched possibilities and I ended up with a 2007 Trek Madone 5.0 with much narrower handlebars, a shorter stem, and a women's saddle. I absolutely love it. The transition from mountain bike to road bike is going great and I've committed to my first century in February.