Can you help me pick out a bike?

booboo

Hello!

I'm looking for a bike to attach a trailer to, to haul my 2 kids around this summer. I have a mountain bike but it's not comfortable for me any longer (ever since I hurt my lower back). I already have the trailer but I want to replace my mountain bike with a more comfortable one.

So, I'm a woman, I'm 5' 5" and I would like:
-comfort
-street bike but it could be for light trails for when I'm without the kids
-at least 3 speeds
-anything else I should look for???

Could you help me and recommend a brand and/or style on any that you think I should take a look at? I'm the type of person that likes to research before I begin my browsing at my local shops! :)

Thank you soooo much!
Joe-yes, I was fitted for the bike originally. I didn't think about making the adjustments you suggested. Perhaps that is all I need? I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.

Answer
Was your existing mountain bike fitted to you for proper frame size? If it is, maybe you just need to adjust a few things to eliminate the back pain. You can try things like moving the saddle a bit forward, using an adjustable stem that brings the handlebars up more so you can sit more upright, etc.

If you got your heart set on a new bike, definitely go to a bike shop first to get fitted for the right frame size-- That's the critical foundation to build on to ensure comfort. Then build from there by selecting a bike with the right geometry (describe your back pain to the bikeshop person and test-ride different geometries). Then think about the feature sets you want (handlebar setups, wheel type, derailleur components, etc).

Good luck.

What is a good bike trailer to haul around kids in?

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Something that's going to last for a long trip and not break down every day or so.

Answer
Just about any of them will last if not abused.

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