I bought my Townie 7 speed last saturday. I had ridden at all for the last three years, and not much before that because of wrist pain. My Townie freed me from the wrist pain. I've put about 36 miles on in the last week. There's a couple hills on my commute I craawl up in the lowest gear and a couple I walk, but it's already getting easier.

I'm way out of shape and weigh twice what I ought to, but I am loving riding my bike. Can't wait for days that I get to ride to work, and I'm looking forward to a longer ride with a friend this weekend.

Keep at it, it will get easier.

Ellen