Good call...I was thinking gel, but along the road of getting this someone said gel is for mountain and hard seats are for road. I didnt think it matter as long as your comfortable.

You all for sure did not come off as snobs one bit. I would have loved to bought a more expensive bike but it made more sense to ride this one out and then move up from there. Having the friend on the same one helps since are both going to progress together.

This is finals week in Bio degree so that was all the riding I could fit in thus far. I plan to do MUCH more than that very soon.

Thanks again everyone.