I've been riding a 1988 Trek 1000 that I got at a charity auction for the past five years. It has tube shifters, so any bike I get is going to seem amazing to me I'm sure. But I do want something a good bit nicer. Doesn't have to be fancy. I originally wanted to try the Specialized Dolce Comp but it's not available at all from Specialized for several months, so it will have to be the Dolce Elite. My other option is the Jamis Quest Femme and is it just me or does that steel frame feel really nice on the road?

I'll also add that I loved the LBS I went to when I test rode the Jamis- amazing service and attention. I wasn't so hot on the shop that has the Specialized.

I'm a 5'3'' recreational rider...30 mile rides on the weekends, hoping to do some metrics and eventually a century. Whichever bike it is, I'll likely keep it for 10 years.

More experienced riders and bike buyers out there, what do you think?