Thanks, Torrilin. that all sounds like good advice. I think you're right...I just need to do more of it. Never having had a bike this light or this responsive before, I think more time and more frequency is what I need. I've only gone about 80 miles or so. One of these days I'll find a group to ride with.

Zencentury, thanks for letting me know I'm not the only squirrelly one. Love the monkey!