Torrilin - Keeping my eyes peeled for a used bike, but also cautious of getting stuck with a lemon. At the moment, though, I haven't been able to find any used bikes around, let alone one I could be picky about!

Kimmit - I definitely intend to take an Electra for a spin. I suppose it's not really that I find them ugly (particularly online - they've got some cool colors and nice lines) more that I was so shocked at the size in person and realized maybe a cruiser wasn't the same as I'd been expecting from pictures! And honestly, with the prices I've been willing to consider after more research, it isn't fair to completely discount them without a ride. We'll see. Thanks for the input!

mickey85 - You know, my first reaction to the africabike was that it was kinda cool, but I had mixed feelings (I think it's the handle bars & new basket)...then my boyfriend saw it and said, "that thing??" in a way that soured me on it a bit. I don't suppose you've been able to try one?