8ball
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I thought I'd update my search for a bike. So far, I've gone to three shops. Every one tried to sell me a bike that didn't fit as a first offering. I test road two bikes that were so big that I almost crashed just testing riding them.
The first shop was pretty discouraging. I was grudgingly shown a bike that didn't fit and the guy just walked away. I've since found out that he has a reputation as an asshole. You really have to work to get a two-star review on Yelp (Re-Cycled Bicycle - Lincoln, NE).
The second shop was better. The first cycle I was shown didn't fit. I test road it and almost crashed. However, rather than just walking away, he showed me a bike that was designed for a smaller person. I test road it and it was a decent bike, but it was a Townie bike. Better fit, just not what I was looking for.
Third shop I was shown a bike that didn't fit and test road it. Again, I felt like I was going to crash it. However, the shop guy spent a little bit of time talking to me and he gave me a better idea of what I'm looking for. It's not a road bike, but a gravel bike. It's designed for riding long distances on a bike trail on loose soil. He showed me a 42 cm Trek gravel bike and it was heaven. The only sticking point was the cost: $1,300. I'll have to save up for it. I wrote the information down and took his card so he's likely to get some business from me.
Plus there will be other and possibly less expensive options now you know what you need.
Shame you're not near weepiper 's neck of the woods.