Thanks for the heads up on the tubes! I think I will put some on my Christmas list

What do you think about these pedals?

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...400937__400937

I like the option of being able to clip in (which I have never done before) or "go commando" as they say. Here is another that looks like it might be a little grippy on the clipless side. Hard to tell though...

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...400937__400937