Okay. So, I have an embarassing confession. I
still haven't found a bike. And, do you want to know why? Because when I finally went to test-ride one that I found on Craigslist, I totally crashed while trying to ride it! The reason was because I have never ridden a bike with those u-shaped handlebars. No, I don't know their proper name, but they look something like this:
Every bike I've seen on Craigslist that I think would work for me (I have been told I need a road bike with atleast 10 speeds because of how hilly Cincinnati is) has these kinds of handlebars! But, I'm just so scared to try to ride one again because of how badly things turned out the first time around. I think I'm not very balanced on bikes which sucks because I really, really think riding one would be great. I guess my question is, do these handlebars just take some getting used to? Am I a complete & utter failure for not being able to ride one? I guess also I haven't had much practice on a bike in a while...I haven't owned a proper one since i was a kid.
I'm pretty much feeling like a huge tool right now for having to ask these sorts of questions. But, seriously, what kind of bike is EASY to ride but also would work in a place with lots of hills? I kind of just want something that I know I won't crash on. :/