Getting out of shape ... sick of buying gas ... used to love biking ... probably a pretty typical commuter conversion story...

Step 1: Trade in the 1999 Schwinn Mesa GSX for a 2008 Specialized Stumpjumper HT (quite the upgrade, huh?).
Step 2: Take it on one medium length ride (10 miles)
Step 3: Take the plunge!

25 miles RT
Wind Negligible
Morning: 80F, 46 minutes
Evening: 105F, 46 minutes

LOVE IT!