I appreciate all I've learned from the knowlegeable members
here in just a few hours with a break to sleep. It has also
allowed me to better understand my original purpose and to
have a much better chance for a satisfactory purchase.
What I'm after is a lightweight everyday bike that is strong,
durable and relatively indistructable. And that can be
converted to do the job of a van or pickup truck for the
infrequent times when that is necessary. Road bike
performance with mtb strength. I've ridden my last mile
on flimsy tires. 4 falls is 4 too many. 1 was from the
sidewalk into the road.
But it's amazing what a concentrated mind can accomplish.
Especially when generouslyaided by the the members of
the best bike forum I'm aware of. All that is left to do now
is to find out if the 500HT is truely the best choice. Then
buy it. Then a trailer. Then a trainer and start cranking.
A sincere thanks to all who contributed to my quick
education. Wieh I'd registered sooner. Old Bob in Tucson.