Thanks for the input guys. I've found several routes and rides, but I'm still not sure on a bike.

I've been to Bike World, Action Bikes, and spoke on the phone with a few others.

A big issue I have is going into a shop, giving the salesman a perceived 'lead', asking to ride the bike, and then bailing on them. Are bike salesmen used to this? I hate to be that jerk shopper who just goes around to waste the salesmen's time. However, I want to ride a few different bikes...and to do this, I am not going to buy the first one I ride.

Any classifieds around this area for used bikes, other than craigslist?

Thanks,
Shawn