After you get your bike and feel happy about it, I recommend investing in a Brooks saddle. You will be able to ride your bike for as long as you want wearing any type of clothing and not suffer a sore bottom. This will save you money by not having to buy a bike riding "uniform" (padded shorts or whatever) and the money you save will pay for the saddle in the long run. I also recommend getting standard platform pedals and using strapless toe clips (Zefal) to keep your feet on the pedals. This will save you having to buy expensive "clipless" pedals and the shoes that work with them. Bottom line...keep it simple starting out.