I've visited most of the bike shops here in Rochester,NY and no one seems to be giving bikes away right now.

But I'm really impressed with the Specialized Elite Lo-entry model. Thinking about one for the wife and I.

Since I haven't biked in 30 years, I was jolted by how unsure I felt on test drives, # of gears,etc., and cost. Granted, the bikes weren't set up for my size, and the tires didn't have much air, but this will be a learning experience again. And I think I will get a "girl's bike" model, i.e., with the low cross bar. The salesman assured me now they're called "unisex" models, not "girls".

we'll be doing a lot of riding on the canal path.

What do you think about the Specialized brand of bike and this model in particular?

thanks in advance.