Quote Originally Posted by Becky View Post
Honestly, I think I'd buy 2 bikes if I were in your situation: a cheap singlespeed for errands and beach trips, and a nice steel road bike with "road sport" geometry for long road rides and light touring. Something like the Gunnar Sport or Soma ES would fit the bill (for me). Of course, this all hinges on having enough storage space.

Have fun shopping!
Ditto.