Hello everyone...I've lurked around this forum as I've navigated my road bike journey which took me from a Trek Madone 4.5 to a Specialized Ruby. I love my Ruby (even though I've had it exactly one day).

I have a Giant XTC2 for fun on dirt trails with my 11-year-old daughter. Now, I'm on the search for something to fill in the gap. My daughter and I like to ride our bikes to go shopping or just a leisurely tour. There can be some pretty steep climbs so I do think we need something light with gears. The most important factor (besides light and gears) is comfort.

Does anyone here have any great suggestions on bikes we should be looking at? We were at our LBS today and I saw some intriguiging possibilities. I'd like to keep the cost down so I may take a look at craigslist and ebay for used.

You can never have enough bikes, right? Thanks!