The Boardwalks were $65 for the first one and $0 for the second. Both had broken Twist Grip style shifters. Both have had the drive trains up graded because of that to 7 speeds with trigger shifters. Shimano deraileurs with SunRace shifters and freewheels. Original seat posts were aluminum but you are right they were heavier. Generally I ride Brooks and buy used ones when I can. I am going to try a Rivet saddle on one this year. Only difference on them right now is one has Kenda 20 x 1.75 tires and the other has Kenda Kwest 20 x 1.50s. The smaller tires are higher pressure than the big ones are. Bought the first one in May last year and have almost 500 miles on the 2 right now. 3 inchs of snow on the ground right now so it will be about a month before I start riding them again. Roger