Originally Posted by scrublover
1. go to the all the bike shops in your area.
2. test ride as many bikes as you can, that are within your budget and in your size.
3. buy what fits best/feels most comfortable within those prior noted constraints.
4. stop expecting everyone on an internet message board to do your research for you.
5. go ride the bike.
Ding, ding, ding.......we have a winner!
However, I believe he has been told this on numerous occasions.