Thanks, everyone!

Yup, my LBS offers free tune ups on bikes that they sell. I was just afraid that if I took it in for something like that it would take two weeks. But if it's something that can be done in a short amount of time (like while I'm there, or while I'm out in search of a bagel) then that would be cool. You're right, equus, clunky shifting is SO annoying! I plan to take 'er in tomorrow morning when they open. It will give me a chance to poke around for shoes and pedals. Woohoo!