Being a total cycling newbie I didn't realize having the wheel out of true was such a big deal. I'll get it over to REI this week, should be a warranty repair since the bike is only 2 weeks old. Hopefully will be back on this Saturday.

In terms of getting pedals and shoes, does anyone have recommendations for entry level gear w entry level prices? I've probably exhausted my wife's patience with the new bike and shorts haha, don't want to push things just yet!