Old Fart - Bike was bought used from 1992. Nashbar?
So Cal Commuter - I'm arguing with him over the phone about what were going to hit. Theres that old, haunted, highway, the usual sites, plus some senic ventures he is familiar with (sugar cane fields ahoy!).
Shimano Duero LX by the way (guess its stock).
Ah... So I can get away rather cheaply indeed. Ten speed would be overkill I guess? ($700 shifting, right? heh)