DoubleLori:

I hear what your saying and it actually makes sense to me. My husband was complaining that I hadn't shifted into the lowest gear going uphill last weekend and the reason was the very one you mentioned! Do you think the cadence/heart monitor device is necessary at a beginning stage? Because I was kind of thinking that first I would get used to riding. Then try the straps on the pedals and then graduate to the cadence/heart rate monitor. I'm still trying to learn how to get on and off the bike without clobbering myself. My husband just looks at me and shakes his head. I don't why its so hard to get on and off the bike. Maybe because this is the first speed bike I've ever had. If they gave out clutz awards I'd win it for sure for the way I stop and get off.