[MENTION=350375]Mr. Thompson[/MENTION]: Thanks for the other builder suggestion. If the biking bug bites I would definitely consider a custom bike. [MENTION=28632]Road Fan[/MENTION]: I hope your wife enjoys the bike. It sounds like it's going to be worth it in the end.

I feel my first bike will let me know what I like and don't like and if this is something I really want to get into. It has been an interesting journey so far between learning about bike types, parts, and fit. Not to mention the different subcultures! For now let's see if I can make it around the block (I've never been the athletic type)