Hi Jeff,

Welcome to Bike Forums.

No such thing as a comfort bike.

"Comfort bikes" place all of your weight on the butt. That is not comfort.

Front suspension works on mountain bikes where one rides over rocks and tree roots.

I started road riding at 65 on a used $15 road bike.

Road bikes allow one to distribute your weight between , Legs, Hands, and butt.

Test ride them all before you decide. Have fun searching.

Post in http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdispl...ing-Discussion for more help.

You might try Craigslist in your area for a used one.