stapfam and
Roger; Thank you so much for taking the time to give that much feedback. I've copy-and-printed both out for reference. Great info.
stapfam; Hills won't be much of a problem here in NE Florida - there aren't any.
I probably will need a new saddle though. Everthing, including the Michelin Bib Sport tires, are original on my bike. (Meaning, 23 years old.)
My main riding partner will be my wonderful wife, (same age). We bought a treadmill a year ago or so, and we use it somewhat, but not as much as I should. Even with music, it does get a bit monotonous. I'm hoping the bike will help all that. We have several really nice converted-from-rail trails around here. One is less than a mile from the house, so that will be our first real ride. I believe its around 15 - 20 miles, one way.
Roger: I know, I should keep-it-simple. And I will, but its always fun to know what everyone else is talking about. I learned a new cycling term today, for instance: "Sleepy-Pee-Pee". That sounds like one to watch out for!
Thanks again all, weather permitting, first semi-long ride will be this weekend.
Artie