I owned one of those. I really expected it to be a perfect "do it all" bike - lighter and more nimble than an LHT or Trek 520 (I had a 10 yr old 520) yet still able to take short tours. Good components, nice color (just like in the ebay photos, btw - not that ugly green color). What I found was the frame was flexy yet somewhat harsh riding and the 10 spd drivetrain was persnickety. It DID have braze-ons (inserts) in the front fork for a rack though, unlike what the poster above implied. After a few months I unloaded it at a loss and bought a Randonee on sale which was more comfortable and fit me better.
In all fairness, the guy I sold it to liked it, rode it down the Baja with rear panniers, and uses it for his daily ride. To each his own.
Last edited by mtnroads; 11-19-09 at 12:16 AM.
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