Pascale --- for what it's worth, I'm doing the same thing you are! I have the Specialized Expedition, and am putting at least 50-60 miles on it every week too! And -- except when I do a bunch of hills, my speeds are in that same neighborhood.

Earl thought they'd be perfect because he thinks we will enjoy mountain biking -- After a couple of "mountain" type rides, I'm pretty sure that I will NOT be a mountain biker. So far, he's managed to keep me off road bikes, I think with the goal of making me wait for next season. Have fun searching for your perfect road bike!

Karen in Boise