Hi All,

This is my first post here. I am twice stroke survivor getting back into shape and wanting to ride. I currently have a beach cruiser (no gears) that is fun, but can make even the smallest incline a PITA!

I want a bike that has a low entry, has gears for easier peddling, and fits my frame, without looking like a little girls bike. I am 5'1 1/2" and my legs and torso are proportional.

Yesterday I went to our local store and tried both the Trek Shift 3 and the Specialized Roll V. The Trek frame was the 13.5" frame and I liked it but my toe hit the wheel on turning, and the bike kinda felt a little small. The Specialized was nice, but I felt the handle bars were a tad too wide for me.

I wasn't aware (or told) that the Trek came in different frame sizes and am wondering if the 16.5" frame might be better.

I haven't been able to find many reviews on Specialized but many on Trek, which are mostly great.

How do I determine which frame size is better??