My wife and I are purchasing bikes and we are trying to learn about bikes as fast as possible. I would like to get her a few gifts for her new bike. She needs pedals and shoes in order to get the bike roadworthy. Could someone recommend some shoes and light weight pedals that wont break the bank? Also any seats, bars, seatposts or anything else that would lighten up the bike a significant amount? Again, we dont need 400.00 bars but we realize lightening up a bike costs money. Finally, as we were putting the bike together I noticed a new style of front axle. I remember skewers from years back but these new ones are something I wasnt used to. Are there other anodized colors and styles available that will fit the bike. Thanks for the help and Im excited to be a new member.