Originally posted by Pete Clark
Don't forget the three most important things to remember when buying your bike:
1) fit
2) fit
3) fit
Er, um, Angeleyes, don't mis-read sumo man here. He doesn't mean to "have a fit".
He's right, as usual, tho... I can't tell you what a difference it made for me to get a bike built for my 6'2" height. It is really important to get one sized right. If you are not certain what to look for, go by the LBS and have them give you an idea which bike is your size. It's okay, they'll get your business when you get your next bike.