I've spent the last 10 years commuting on my heavy Breezer bike. 35+ pounds before I load up the paniers.

Now my commute has gone from 3 miles round trip to 15. Don't judge, but I'm getting old (just turned 57), so I'm treating myself to a major upgrade. I want a very light, very fast minimalist machine that surpasses my old Peugeot PX-10 from the 1970s.

I'm getting a Cannondale CAAD 10 5 105 on sale. It's 19 pounds, aluminum and very responsive.

I'll wean myself down to a medium sized seat bag for bare essentials.

I have achieved grudging spousal approval (although she researched the retail price and freaked. Apparently, she last bought a bike in 1982).

Totally stoked.