Hi katibosch, welcome and congrats on your biking endeavor! I am pretty new here and have recently taken up biking again after about 20 years. You've played it smart with a used purchase to see if you are really going to stick with it before spending a lot, again I've done the same. craigslist rocks! Once you prove to yourself that you will be committed to the effort you can start piling on the goodies.

It's fun to get a bike then buy stuff for it and make it your own. I knew right off that I would be running errands because stores are close to home so a basket was in order first thing for me, plus it looks so nice I want to ride and show it off so I'm more inclined to hop on the bike to get to the post office, bank or grocery store. You will discover what is important to you and what could be called needs and perusing through stores, these forums and browsing on line will fill you with stuff you'll define as wants as this evolves for you.

Biking clothes? What did you wear as a kid when you rode? Until you are riding long distances regular tees and shorts are fine, whatever is comfortable and dosen't get caught on the bike parts.

Don't apologize for short rides, everyone starts someplace. You will amaze yourself before long, in fact you probably already have.

It's easy to get hooked on the exhiliration from riding and Autumn is the most wonderful time of year for outdoor sports. Good luck and have fun!