indysteel...I would like to get two bikes (one for my daughter and one for myself) that are fairly comparable to make it easier to ride together. Right now, when we ride together, we take our mountain bikes but the hills can be tough (especially for my daughter) on such a heavy bike with really fat tires. I'd also like to feel comfortable locking them up. I'm not sure how comfortable I'd feel locking my Ruby up for any lengthy period of time. Thanks for the response!