I hear you loud and clear. Sometimes it seems like it's more trouble than it's worth but all is forgotten after the first pedal stroke--its sooo worth it. The beach cruiser is fun but you still have to air the tires, grease the chain, adjust the saddle, etc. and I don't think that hitting 40 mph on a steep descent would have the same effect That's why we need more than one bike so we can ride whatever our moods dictate