Thanks for all the encouragement, ya'all!

Yep, the Townies are cruisers. You sit in a semi-recumbent position, and so you can't stand on the pedals on hills, which to me just seems intolerable. They won't fit in the bike racks, and since I'm usually cycling alone, I'd like that option for getting home after dark. And it just feels so very slow. Very comfortable, but very slow.

(For some reason, I still think I'm a teenager and 140#, and that I should consistently be able to go that fast!)

I'm going back to my LBS this morning to try, try again! Thanks again!