Well, it's been almost two months since I started riding. Still on the same bike, probably put at least 300 miles on it, nearly all of them utility-based. Bike's held up well aside from a broken pedal that the store freely replaced. Most of my riding is done in the day, but I ride at night at least once a week, sometimes more than that, and my lights are great.

I'm extremely tempted to pick up a Forge road bike, but I'd be using my parents' money since my TA barely pays enough to cover rent, so the guilt's keeping me from making the order. Maybe I can justify it as a reward in a month or two.