One of the reasons I asked the question about a "go to" bike is that I recently read in a thread here about an individual complaining that it took him 15 minutes to get ready to go for a ride (padded shorts, special shoes, jersey, special socks, etc.) - and that was discouraging him from riding - and I was wondering if he (and others) ever considered that some folks just jump on and ride as they are. Heck, that is what kids do all the time. None of the kids in my neighborhood wear padded shorts or jerseys or anything like that. And that is what the hundreds of thousands of folks in countries like the Netherlands do - wearing even nightgowns, business dresses suits, etc. - regularly. Interesting how our western American society has identified that in order to "ride" one must go through a lengthy preparation process prior to the "ride."