No,no, not offended in the least! I kind of figured there might be some angle issues, it's just hard being short or height and short on cash, lol. I know I saw a suggestion in your thread about a smaller rim ... might go re-read that, just in case I do want to try something, we have a bike shop that does sell used parts. I know the bike isn't worth much, it's just I have a real attachment to that hunk of metal. I think most people here get that, just have to wrap my brain around maybe just cleaning it up and being happy with that. Thanks for your advice, Lisa