Originally Posted by
dogmomof2
I *think* I want something more than a tool around town bike -- something with a bit more speed perhaps? Will be riding mostly paved bike paths.
You didn't say what your budget is but it sounds like you really want a flat bar road bike. Something like
this. Can you spring for ~$550 plus extra for a helmet, frame pump, seat bag, spare tube, patch kit, and multitool?
Let us know what bike you get. Pics are required.