I'm lucky enough to have a son that rides allot. He came home to visit one year and had his bikes and told my wife Brenda that she should ride. Next thing I know we were off to the bike shop. I know if I had went to Brenda and said I was going to the bike shop to get a bike she would've said "why do you want spend that much money on something you'll never use" we got new giant hybrids that year, and this year I got a trek road bike (great deal on craigs list). Now I just need to get him to convince that she should be playing a Gibson Les Paul guitar
!! First thing you need to do is get fitted for the right size bike. The right size bike will make a huge difference. Any bike shop will do that for you, cause they think you're buying a bike
. Then shop and review bikes that you find on craigs list for your area. This time of year a good time to check out areas near universities, as the kids are heading home or graduating and looking to unload their bikes for summer cash. Good luck!!