No bike

beeswing wrote:

Even though the bike I looked at had a small frame, the seat height was
still too high for me and the frame larger than I cared for. I'm still
thinking about scouting for a "women's bike" elsewhere...I have bad
balance, and I'd like to be able to step through the frame easily and much
more easily mount the bike.

Such a disappointment, after a long drive out to see the bike. I was
hoping to be riding around by this weekend.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/trixie.lasso
http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/susanb.lasso

beeswing wrote:

Even though the bike I looked at had a small frame, the seat height was
still too high for me and the frame larger than I cared for. I'm still
thinking about scouting for a "women's bike" elsewhere...I have bad
balance, and I'd like to be able to step through the frame easily and much
more easily mount the bike.

Such a disappointment, after a long drive out to see the bike. I was
hoping to be riding around by this weekend.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/trixie.lasso
http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/susanb.lasso

"The Queen of Cans and Jars" wrote in message
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beeswing wrote:

Even though the bike I looked at had a small frame, the seat height was
still too high for me and the frame larger than I cared for. I'm still
thinking about scouting for a "women's bike" elsewhere...I have bad
balance, and I'd like to be able to step through the frame easily and
much
more easily mount the bike.

Such a disappointment, after a long drive out to see the bike. I was
hoping to be riding around by this weekend.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/trixie.lasso
http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/susanb.lasso


Anybody who would pay those kinds of prices for a bicycle is out of their
minds. You can pick up a Huffy for a hundred bucks or so. Hell, at your
big box stores, they have "no name" brands for around $50.

Em
who bought her bike at a thrift shop for $10

"The Queen of Cans and Jars" wrote in message
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beeswing wrote:

Even though the bike I looked at had a small frame, the seat height was
still too high for me and the frame larger than I cared for. I'm still
thinking about scouting for a "women's bike" elsewhere...I have bad
balance, and I'd like to be able to step through the frame easily and
much
more easily mount the bike.

Such a disappointment, after a long drive out to see the bike. I was
hoping to be riding around by this weekend.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/trixie.lasso
http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/susanb.lasso


Anybody who would pay those kinds of prices for a bicycle is out of their
minds. You can pick up a Huffy for a hundred bucks or so. Hell, at your
big box stores, they have "no name" brands for around $50.

Em
who bought her bike at a thrift shop for $10

"Auntie Em" wrote in message
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"The Queen of Cans and Jars" wrote in message
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beeswing wrote:

Even though the bike I looked at had a small frame, the seat height
was
still too high for me and the frame larger than I cared for. I'm still
thinking about scouting for a "women's bike" elsewhere...I have bad
balance, and I'd like to be able to step through the frame easily and
much
more easily mount the bike.

Such a disappointment, after a long drive out to see the bike. I was
hoping to be riding around by this weekend.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/trixie.lasso
http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/susanb.lasso


Anybody who would pay those kinds of prices for a bicycle is out of their
minds. You can pick up a Huffy for a hundred bucks or so. Hell, at your
big box stores, they have "no name" brands for around $50.

Em
who bought her bike at a thrift shop for $10


If you do a *lot* of riding you can tell a big difference between the
department store bikes and the higher end bikes. For trips around the
neighborhood most any bike will do. For trips where you're going to ride
40+ miles you'll want something much more comfortable and lighter.

Beverly

"Auntie Em" wrote in message
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"The Queen of Cans and Jars" wrote in message
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beeswing wrote:

Even though the bike I looked at had a small frame, the seat height
was
still too high for me and the frame larger than I cared for. I'm still
thinking about scouting for a "women's bike" elsewhere...I have bad
balance, and I'd like to be able to step through the frame easily and
much
more easily mount the bike.

Such a disappointment, after a long drive out to see the bike. I was
hoping to be riding around by this weekend.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/trixie.lasso
http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/susanb.lasso


Anybody who would pay those kinds of prices for a bicycle is out of their
minds. You can pick up a Huffy for a hundred bucks or so. Hell, at your
big box stores, they have "no name" brands for around $50.

Em
who bought her bike at a thrift shop for $10


If you do a *lot* of riding you can tell a big difference between the
department store bikes and the higher end bikes. For trips around the
neighborhood most any bike will do. For trips where you're going to ride
40+ miles you'll want something much more comfortable and lighter.

Beverly

Auntie Em wrote:

"The Queen of Cans and Jars" wrote in message
...
beeswing wrote:

Even though the bike I looked at had a small frame, the seat height
was still too high for me and the frame larger than I cared for. I'm
still thinking about scouting for a "women's bike" elsewhere...I have
bad balance, and I'd like to be able to step through the frame easily
and much more easily mount the bike.

Such a disappointment, after a long drive out to see the bike. I was
hoping to be riding around by this weekend.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/trixie.lasso
http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/susanb.lasso


Anybody who would pay those kinds of prices for a bicycle is out of their
minds. You can pick up a Huffy for a hundred bucks or so. Hell, at your
big box stores, they have "no name" brands for around $50.

it's pretty clear that you don't really know anything about bikes or
cycling. if you're happy with a huffy, well, good for you. but those
of us who know better won't be buying them.

Auntie Em wrote:

"The Queen of Cans and Jars" wrote in message
...
beeswing wrote:

Even though the bike I looked at had a small frame, the seat height
was still too high for me and the frame larger than I cared for. I'm
still thinking about scouting for a "women's bike" elsewhere...I have
bad balance, and I'd like to be able to step through the frame easily
and much more easily mount the bike.

Such a disappointment, after a long drive out to see the bike. I was
hoping to be riding around by this weekend.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/trixie.lasso
http://www.terrybicycles.com/Bikes/susanb.lasso


Anybody who would pay those kinds of prices for a bicycle is out of their
minds. You can pick up a Huffy for a hundred bucks or so. Hell, at your
big box stores, they have "no name" brands for around $50.

it's pretty clear that you don't really know anything about bikes or
cycling. if you're happy with a huffy, well, good for you. but those
of us who know better won't be buying them.

The Queen of Cans and Jars wrote:

450 is a good price

I agree, though I'm hoping to find something I can live with for about half
that.

although i know not everyone can just go out and
drop five hundred bucks on a bike.

If one were to bike a lot, it might be worth every penny.

but if you have trouble finding
something "off the rack" that fits, you might have to spend the extra
money if you really want a bike (which i hope you do, they're great
exercise and lots of fun). you can also look for a used terry bike once
you determine the frame type and size you want/need. and if you find
one that isn't set up exactly the way you want it, you can take it into
a good shop and have it set up to be the way you want it, and that
shouldn't be too expensive.

I was looking a Terry "just in case," as you suggested, I can't find a bike
that fits me otherwise. I'm willing to consider them. I have an advantage over
a lot of people -- my husband can adjust bikes himself and can change out
parts. Right now, I'm gonna look around, and we'll see what happens. I'd
certainly consider a bottom-end Terry, but I'd like something cheaper, ideally,
I have to admit.

Thanks for the information; I appreciate it.

beeswing

The Queen of Cans and Jars wrote:

450 is a good price

I agree, though I'm hoping to find something I can live with for about half
that.

although i know not everyone can just go out and
drop five hundred bucks on a bike.

If one were to bike a lot, it might be worth every penny.

but if you have trouble finding
something "off the rack" that fits, you might have to spend the extra
money if you really want a bike (which i hope you do, they're great
exercise and lots of fun). you can also look for a used terry bike once
you determine the frame type and size you want/need. and if you find
one that isn't set up exactly the way you want it, you can take it into
a good shop and have it set up to be the way you want it, and that
shouldn't be too expensive.

I was looking a Terry "just in case," as you suggested, I can't find a bike
that fits me otherwise. I'm willing to consider them. I have an advantage over
a lot of people -- my husband can adjust bikes himself and can change out
parts. Right now, I'm gonna look around, and we'll see what happens. I'd
certainly consider a bottom-end Terry, but I'd like something cheaper, ideally,
I have to admit.

Thanks for the information; I appreciate it.

beeswing