Hi,
Interesting comment about the ankle weights, I remember a couple times my ankles getting a litle sore and I just repositioned my foot to take the strain off the ankle and was fine. I also remember the ankle weight study but just did not put it together. last night after work I stopped by the local bike shop and looked at the Amsterda, unfortunately its not much lighter than my Cruiser, but it is a beautiful bike. My eye caught the Trek Soho single speed, it was so light, I could pick it up and easily carry up a flight of stairs if I had to! I'm going back on Satuday to actually ride the bikes, and see which one feels the best.
Thank you for the great advice and I'll post again when I buy the new bike.
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I have found that a great, relatively inexpensive but great quality starter bike is the Trek 7.2 FX. I have read of many women that started on this bike, and I keep mine at my parents' house so I can ride it when I visit them. I could totally imagine commuting on it. It is only slightly more aerodynamic compared to your current cruiser, and certainly a bit lighter (although you won't get in the 20-22 lbs range unless you get a road bike).
Good luck and keep on cycling!
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