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Went to test tide what may become my bike yesterday night. Plusses and minuses. The part I was worried about, which is the body posture to grab the handlebars (it has a racing bike handle setup, so you are leaning further forward) was actually a total non issue. I just leaned into it, and found it quite comfortable, not an issue. It moved well, with a good turn of speed, and the gear shifts are in a fine position, I actually move the brake levers inwards, or tap a switch for the other direction. The size is just fine (the handlebars need to come up an inch or two, the seat is perfect).

Bad points:

• not used to it. This is just a matter of acclimitization, but the tires are narrower, and the center of gravity higher than bikes I am used to from the past.


• hard and narrow seat. Actually, I predicted it would be more uncomfortable than it was, but nevertheless, my bum was getting sore after about 5 minutes on the bike. I may well get used to it, but what am I putting my butt through before I do. The question becomes to deal with it, or get a different seat. I think I may try having faith that I will grow used to it...or I could get those shorts with the cushioned bum.


• It's made for travelling. While this is a good point, it does mean that easy going, sight seeing style biking is hard. You are so hunched over the handlebars that it's impossible (well...difficult) to feel relaxed. Again, I suspect this is a matter of getting used to it. Being that I want it to do some biking, go to and from work, and get some exercise, I think that may be fine.


• It's probably less durable than a mountain bike, I got to remember not to treat it as one

I think it's a likely buy. I will probably go back in on Sunday and finalize it.