New bike advice. - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

05-29-2004, 03:03 PM

I haven't bought a new bike in many years and am looking for one for my
wife. She will be riding it mostly around our neighborhood streets. I want
something light enough and with narrow enough tires that it will be
comfortable for riding longer distances if she wants. I went to a couple
bicycle shops today and was disappointed in what I found. Everything seemed
like it was either a pure touring bike in the $600+ price range or a
so-called hybrid bike that looked more like an off-road bike than a road
bike. All of the hybrids in the $350 price area were really heavy. Can
anyone recommend a road bike with slightly wider than average tires, a
fairly lightweight frame, and a price tag of between $300 and $400?

Thanks!
Joe Meyer