Welcome to BF. I started back in January this year ( 66 y/o). Bought a Used 83 Nishiki Sport. Rode it 1500 miles to get the legs in shape. Bought a New Felt F-80 Road Bike. Wow, 19 lbs, Responsive.
Get a new One you Will love the response and the Brifiters, (Shift levers in with the brakes.)
Standing to coast and pedal increased my balance.
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Enjoy a new bike and the New First Grandchild.
I ride with a 76 y/o and a 72 y/o.
They both can ride circles around me.