Originally Posted by
noglider
If you point the nose up on your saddle and then lower it, you might be able to keep those handlebars without destroying your hands.
Generally good advice, and I tried that, but when I got the seat low enough to make the wrists line up to the grips comfortably, I wasn't getting anywhere near proper leg extension. It felt almost like I was on a kiddy bike, not something actually in my size range.
Originally Posted by
noglider
I love the chainguard. I love being able to jump on a bike wearing long trousers and not need to worry about anything.
I know! Me too!
Originally Posted by
noglider
What's your impression of the rear hub? It doesn't have a brake, does it?
Really works great, and has a much wider range than I expected, but has to be dialed in EXACTLY. This one is the non-coaster brake version, so I'll be putting on a rear caliper as well. The non-machined rims (heck, they're not even flat sided) seem to work pretty well with a standard rim brake, and probably will be even better when the ano wears of the contact area. Both wheels have disc brakes hubs, so I could also pony up and add that at some later date when I get get bored again.