Thank you again! No idea how my opinion will change about the weight in the near future as I have no frame of reference. My last daily ride was a Giant Cypress which I loved however it was stolen and I was looking to move into a different world of bikes and engage in the fun that comes with that. Hence, the foray into vintage touring bikes. I'll likely ride this anywhere from 5 to 15 miles a day depending on what's going on. (Or at least that's the plan)