I am slow. I have always been slow. I am slower now than I was 35 years ago when I first started riding. I live in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. Every direction I go is hilly and I am not sure if I would be much faster on flatter ground. I am less slow on my lighter bikes than I am on my heavier bikes.

All that said, I have enjoyed a variety of bikes over the years. Some of them lighter than others. If you want to try riding on a lighter bike, now is a great time to get a good deal on a lighter, vintage bike. Find one you like at a price that you can afford and see what happens. The worst case scenario is that you aren't any faster but you have two bikes instead of one.

Do you have any pictures of your Fuji you can share?