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Like posted before, your best bet is to go to a bike shop, test ride the different bikes, look at prices, decide how you will ride and what type of plans you have for riding down the road.. The bike shop for the most part will be able to fit you to the bike. I have read all this about skinny tires, small seats and on. the most important part of cycling is making sure the bike fits you!! It can be a top of the line $10,000 Tour bike. If it does not fit you and your riding style, it will be very uncomfortable..

With that said, am I telling you to buy that expensive bike, or you have to buy at a bike shop? NO!! But you can go there and get an idea of what you need, how the bike should fit you and all. Most shops will help you there. I have a very expensive road bike. It is as comfortable on a 20 mile ride as it is a 110 mile ride. Qaulity of the components is important if you plan on riding alot. As I originally stated. It depends on how YOU want to ride the bike and how often and far you will go as to what type of bike you will need.. Opinions are like finger prints, all will be different. If you are satisfied with the 100.00 bike from wal-mart that is great. It is all about exercise and keeping the mind and body fit!!! If you think you might take it more serious, take and hour or 2 out of your day and check some bike shops and see how the different bikes will work for you.

By the way. Rail to the Trail ride coming up in October, hope to see some Century riders out there from The Villages. Good Luck and keep grinding the pavement!!