I'm 5' tall & looking for a small frame bike
Maybe someone can help me actually FIND a bike small enough for me so that I feel comfortable. I live in SF and this weekend I just missed buying a Trek bicycle (someone grabbed it while I was there) that felt perfect for me. AND, he was only asking $50 for it and it looked brand new. I would have given him $100 at least, but first come, first serve...
Anyway, been looking at shops, and another reason I think I should be a used one is that my confidence level has gone by the wayside and after practicing on a relatively small bike for a few days, I fell 2X, it really hurt and I used to ride a lot but couldn't figure out why I was falling. I think I was nervous - or something.
Anyway, I'm determined to first, at last, buy a small used bike - maximum $200 and take a few lessons so I can regain my confidence (I had not ridden in 10 years). I can think about getting a better bike later. I look on Craigslist every day, search the web and here I am - petite women with similar problems. I did think about buying a girls bike that didn't look like it was for a kid...but I don't know. Maybe 24" wheels, 48cm frame, easy to mount/dismount, and able to climb some of the hills of San Francisco.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'd so appreciate it.
Trudijane