I am not even sure if I should purchase a new bike or just upgrade what I have now. She is not a lightweight, but she sure is hard. Today was my first commute. 18miles in one hour and eight minutes.
Things I learned:
I need to leave my helmet in my backpack.
Rain is alright, but fenders would be better!
Backpacks are too hot.
I need to stock on survival items.
My plastic pedals are pretty slippery when wet.
Feals good to remember how much things I can see, hear, smell and see while cycling.
What I would like is:
Lightweight
Good enough to handle all the bumps of the road/sidewalks.
Light weight
in the $500.00 range
light weight
Nice looking - although not that important
light weight
Oh and did I mention, I want a lighter bike?