Looks like the Townie has got you riding but the N+1 worries me. Don't jump to it too soon-get your moneys worth out of it before possibly going to the next stage.
Think you will admit that you are still down the bottom of the ladder on fitness and competence so you have a little while before you will "Need" a better bike.
That first bike is to get the body working- get the butt hardened- find the muscles you never knew you had and to learn the correct way to put the elastoplast on by yourself. Good going so far so keep enjoying it.
Well done on what you have done so far but remember that the pain should be starting soon.
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