I had a hard time learning to ride as a kid, at least 2 summers. I think I was 9 when I finally got it. My bike was bigger than I can comfortably ride now. I stopped riding as a teen, until I got to college. There my bike was my only transportation besides my shoes. I grew to love riding. It was a tremendous help after my brother was killed. In that chaotic time, when I was pedaling, I felt in control, alive, and like I was going somewhere. After school and marriage, I drifted out of cycling. I took up running (50-70 miles/week) until I was hit by a car. That was the last straw for my knees, and my foot. I tried to go back to cycling but the only bike I could find was still too big for me and just made my knees and foot hurt more, so I stopped. Instead I worked a lot of overtime for several years. When that company closed and I was looking for a new job I wanted someplace closer to home. I found a job 9 miles from home and shortly I tried riding my bike there to see how it would work. After a couple of months I was convinced that was what I wanted to do, but that I needed a better bike. Eventually I found Harris Cyclery and tried a Terry. That was true joy, because that bike fit me. Because I am small, 69cm/27in inseam, this was a real first. I am very grateful to Geargena Terry for letting me spend the last 3 years riding almost daily without having to worry if I am ruining my knees or getting back pain.