I have a Seek 1 and really like it. The Seek 2 might be a bit much for just riding around the neighborhood. Unless you plan on doing more with it later. Maybe look at the Suede series. I rode the GX around when I was looking for a commuting bike. It would be a fun bike to ride short distances. I've always been a fan of cruisers (ie Electra) for running errands. Seek 2 is a really nice bike though.