ZenLC...LOL! I'll take the above into consideration!
Especially the health insurance bit!!! I was anticipating a move to a warmer climate but things have come up that will prevent that. It turns out I will be staying in PA for an unknown amount of time. Sooooo..... rollers may be in my future. I really want to get on the bike right now. I think I need it and it's too damn cold and snowy. So it's rollers or a spinning class. Spinning might be safer. LOL.
Mack...interesting info on your recumbent. I've always looked at bents with amazement. I think I would tip over. But they're really cool looking as they drop me. LOL! It seems like they would work a whole different area of your muscles.
So since I am not moving I will be buying my road bike here in PA. I've looked into quite a few brands and have done a lot of research (on line) and need to go shopping. Any brand, style suggestions from anyone? Any advice? I want to try some WSD just because I never have. The mtb I ride is a compact frame. And I would like to try steel just to get the feel of it. There is a LBS that I visited once last year for some parts. They were very into correct sizing and fitting so I think I will start there. (
Shirks Bike Shop) They're not fancy and not a chain. I liked the feel of them when I was in last year. There are also 2 other LBSs that I have dealt with that I would go back to.
I dread shopping for a bike... I hate the thought of receiving the attitude of "what do you know.... you're a fat chick who wants to buy a bike" that I've heard some bike shop employees tend to have towards people who are obviously not in cyclist condition or at pro level.
Wish me luck.
Lastly as much as I wanted to ride Tahoe that may need to be postponed until next year. I don't know how much training riding I'll get in between now and then since I won't be moving to warmer climates and real life will be getting in the way. I may just stick to local rcreational rides come spring. I do plan on looking into some area biking clubs.
Anyway.... sorry longwinded today... just typing away as I think. LOL! Hope y'all are out putting miles on your bikes!
Gypsy