A couple of bike posts have popped up, which makes me think of my intention to bike when I get up to Vermont. The island is pretty flat, and many of the things I see myself visiting frequently (supermarket, farmer's market, church, library, greenhouse) are within a 2 mile range--perfect for biking.

But I haven't bought or ridden a bike since high school!! I always used the foot kind of braking and I never got completely comfortable with handbrakes, although I know they are standard, so I'll just have to get used to them.

I am short, 5'2" and I would want a bike basically for transportation on town roads. Does anyone have any recommendations? My realtor said that she'll loan me a spare bike she has until I know I want to get my own (or not). But she's a lot taller than I am.

Thoughts? Recommendations?