The big problem with starting cycling- is not choosing the bike- It is finding the right local Bike Shop (LBS) They are hard to find but you will know when you have found the right one. The make of bike that they carry or can get for you is going to denote the Make of bike you will get.
So start the search for the LBS and all will be revealed.
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How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan