Kenny, I bought a Bianchi about a year after surgery, then switched to a triathlon set up bike from Felt. Most important is to go to a reputable bike shop and have them measure you for a bike and make sure the bike is a good fit for your height (including leg length, arm length, body length, etc.) Susan

Hi all I am a former avid bike rider and looking forward to becoming a born again cycler. I had surgery almost 3 weeks ago and I am now looking forward to buying myself a new bike to replace my worn out Diamond back Mountain bike! Most of my riding is street riding but I do love trail riding as well. Best cycling trip for me was at Killington Vermont back when I was seperated a few years ago. It was a great trip for exercise/pleasure, and soul searching. I plan to go back this year! My thoughts on a new high-end bike are; Trek/Gary Fisher/Cannondale or perhaps a Specialized?? Any thought swill be helpful?? Thanks Kenny

Glad to see that there are others who love the sport of cycling and see its benefits after WLS as I do. In my year since surgery I have logged 2200 miles and aim on riding cross the US in the next year or two. Rode in the Delaware MS Bike to the Bay in September and put in a better time that I did 20 years ago. My team was named Team Gastric which we proudly say is the only team in America that is composed of two brothers that have used the sport of cycling to lose a couple of hundred pounds. I use cycling for conditioning, and also for stress relief. Better to pound the road than your boss. Anyone interested in one of the multi-day rides next summer? I am looking at Bike Virginia, Cycle Across Maryland and an 8 day ride along the Eirie Canal. Went on the Maryland ride 15 years ago and still consider it the best vacation I have ever taken

Go to the below web site and read up on the Trek 1500. I just got a Trek 1500 Alpha SLR Aluminum bike.I love it. http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike.php?bikeid=1442000&f=4

Here! I am in St. Louis and am very happy to be able to ride my bike again. I haven't had a lot of opportunity to do so yet, but it is wonderful to know I can! A new trail system has been added near my home. It is an urban (I live in south St. Louis city) system, so there is a lot of stopping/starting to cross traffic, etc. But, it's better than no trail system. I enjoyed riding it. Am looking forward to my hubby catching up to me in fitness so he and I take rides together. Maybe I'll suggest we go out Saturday afternoon, which is supposed to be a nice day, weather wise, and bike some place. . . . I have a mountain bike right now, but promised myself when I get down to my goal (150 pounds) that I would allow myself a nice road bike. I am still about 130 pounds from my goal, but expect to hit there some time next spring -- around April. Take care! - Beth