Quote Originally Posted by Kano
Me too -- there's definitely a road bike somewhere calling my name! "Right now" I'm thinking about getting the clipless pedals, cuz then I'd be used to using them when I DO get that road bike some day, and I'm thinking about those slick tires for this bike (they'd be fat slicks....) but after taking a week off due to travel, I feel pretty certain that there's SOMETHING wrong with the fit (I think I'd be at the bike shop right now if it wouldn't be too hot to ride back home after!), and that makes me wonder how much work/money/etc. do I want to put into this bike, when I could put it into that road bike... (it's probably something minor, like seat adjustment and/or handle bar adjustment, which isn't necessarily a good thing at all!)

Meanwhile, I'm practicing too! (neighbor lady said she rode so much farther so much easier soon as she hopped on her new road bike, though..... GOSH it's tempting!)
It is indeed tempting. Fortunately (or not), the boys have school starting soon and any money for new bike goes towards school clothing, supplies, and sporting fees. So as tempted as I am, it is not in the budget.

I do like your idea of new pedals, to become used to them. Great idea. I am trying to find creative ways to push myself with this bike and prepare myself for next summer when I can hopefully buy a new bike.