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[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by bluegoose

Perhaps if you had ridden more than 100 miles in this calendar year you may notice a difference in performance and comfort.

Good point. LOL. I think I am indeed less than 100 miles.

I have 400 miles total on my bike, which is about 40% of my season. Yes, when I do a century, it represents 10% of my miles to date.

[fusnik11]

Originally Posted by OrangeUte

i am just looking for a commuter and for a fitness bike. only roads, i'm not interested right now in a mountain bike. also, i'm not looking to set a speed record, but i don't want a huffy that is a p.o.s. either! thanks for the tips - i am also wondering what size i need. my inseam is 35", and i thought i read somewhere that the size bike frame is based on the inseam length.

Are you in SLC?

I'm a little heavier than you but found a great deal on an older TREK at Guthries on 21st S and about 8th East. I also found an excellent deal on a bike at Canyon Cycle in Sandy but the people there that helped me were douche bags. Guthries had a great deal on a 2 year old never been used model and their service was and has been great.

[OrangeUte]

Mike - those 2 bikes u linked are good price - will be going to a bike store tomorrow to figure out size etc. Fusnik, what kind of trek are you riding?