These two are probably true. I should mess around with my current bike a little, learn how it works a little more intricately and read up on tuning and swapping parts before thinking of ordering online. It serves its purpose right now and rides well enough for me to get some exercise in, I shouldn't be hasty. Also, like I said, I am moving soon. Right now I live in Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, there is only one LBS around. Will be in Pittsburgh by June, so I'm sure I can find a lot there.
Thanks for the welcome. Glad to see everyone is so helpful! Exercise, mainly. I'm a slim guy, but not in shape for sure. I'd like to just be healthier in general, and I much prefer biking to running. As for the trails, I'm not sure what I'll be able to find when I move to Pittsburgh, I'm sure some of everything. I will be staying on bike trails though. Right now my trail has no steep hills, but isn't perfectly flat the entire way either. Hopefully I can find something similar.
As for handlebars, I'm not sure. The only difference I know of are the straight or curved bars. I've never tried the curved ones, and would like to, as I don't like having my hands horizontal for a long period. Feels unnatural.
I suppose I should wait. I'm just excited to try something new I guess.
By the way, thanks to everyone
