Hello All! I am a 56 year old soon to be PhD student at the University of Florida. I have lived in a rural area for 10 years and have not used a bike. Prior to this, I biked regularly and am now looking to use a bike to commute, but have specific needs. Gainesville, FL has an excellent bus system and I can load my bike on the bus when I am unable to commute. I have MS which has caused my left side to be weak, so I need something light in order to lift in onto the bike rack on the bus. Also, I need to sit upright on the bike and want something sturdy enough that control is not difficult. I am not concerned about speed and the terrain is fairly flat. I also need a rack in order to carry books, groceries, etc. I am somewhat concerned about theft, since I will be leaving it on campus during the day, so I would appreciate any advice that could be offered on that front. My budget is around $1000. I would really appreciate any suggestions, as I will be a newbie commuter and it has been over a decade since I have ridden regularly. Thanks in advance. Kay