Thank you very much Goldfinch. Your response was very thoughtful,yet informative. The 7.6 sounds amazing, with the double gear, but it's unfortunately more than I may spend currently. It sounds like the 7.4 WSD is a great chiice, and even then it is pricy enough for me currently. I also like the idea of adding a basket. It seems to be well rounded for what I need. Our season is short in Canada as we get these dreadful winters. Many thanks for your help.