Well, you'll notice I hardly ever ride the Raleigh. It's just easier and faster to get from point A to point B on a faster bike. I'll probably ride the Raleigh on as many WNBR rides as I can, though. It's become a tradition by now!
That's one thing that bugs me about the aesthetic...leather EVERYWHERE. If you ask "hey I'm doing long-distance touring, what saddle should I get" three-quarters of the people say "Brooks!" So far I like my new (to me) Specialized saddle, even though I know it's probably not as comfy or long-lasting as Brooks. But it's not the cow's fault I want to ride fifty miles in a day, y'know?
It does bug me that people who advocate "city" bikes discount the weight thing. Speaking from experience: heavy bikes make some things just a pain in the ass. Like taking it on a bus, or up or down any amount of stairs, or locking it in weird places. That's one reason I was thrilled that the Miyata is so light.
On the downside on light weight bikes, I put my rear basket on the Miyata to carry stuff to the post office, and having an unbalanced load seems to effect handling more than it does on the mixte.
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That's one thing that bugs me about the aesthetic...leather EVERYWHERE. If you ask "hey I'm doing long-distance touring, what saddle should I get" three-quarters of the people say "Brooks!" So far I like my new (to me) Specialized saddle, even though I know it's probably not as comfy or long-lasting as Brooks. But it's not the cow's fault I want to ride fifty miles in a day, y'know?
It does bug me that people who advocate "city" bikes discount the weight thing. Speaking from experience: heavy bikes make some things just a pain in the ass. Like taking it on a bus, or up or down any amount of stairs, or locking it in weird places. That's one reason I was thrilled that the Miyata is so light.
On the downside on light weight bikes, I put my rear basket on the Miyata to carry stuff to the post office, and having an unbalanced load seems to effect handling more than it does on the mixte.