Originally Posted by
OldBroad
I will try lots of bikes! I remember when I bought my old Nishiki I tried a number of bikes that didn't seem like a lot of fun. And then I tried the Nishiki and all of a sudden I felt like I was flying. I want that wonderful feeling back.
It is very likely that the feeling you had on your old road bike of "flying" will only be replicated with another road bike. At least this has been my own personal experience. Given you want to ride limestone trails, I'd make sure that any road bike I looked at was able to accommodate tires between 28 & 32cm wide. As others have said, ride different bikes and make sure to get some time on bikes that have been set up to fit you. A used bike in good condition is not a bad idea. Sometimes the local bike shops (LBS) will sell used bikes on a consignment basis. Remember to ask about this. Good luck and good riding!