Originally Posted by rs23

You guys have made some really good suggestions. I have decided to just get shoes and clipless pedals for now. The riding gloves and mirror that attaches to my helmet is on is its way. Not sure when but i can see myself upgrading to a actual lighter faster road bike down the road. may during fall or after riding a few hundread miles on this one. Until then i will keep learning and getting better at riding and especially hills.