Originally Posted by
missmixte
nd they are much faster than me, naturally, because they're in better shape, they know what they're doing, and their bikes are probably faster/lighter. But the Linus bike itself is fun to ride, feels smooth and fast when I try to make it go fast (which isn't that often).
On the way home today, in the rain, I got passed by a young lady riding a mountain bike with 24" wheels and knobby tires. The motor is more important than the bike.
The bike shop guy told me he wasn't really a fan of Linus bikes bc they are more for just around town riding, not really for commuting.
A rule of sales is: "Sell what you've got, disparage the rest."
This seems to be a common mindset from what I've read about Linus. Maybe part of it is that the marketing is geared more toward relaxed short trips. But am I really missing out on something by commuting on it and not on a different bike? I don't see why it wouldn't be able to handle commutes and longer rides. It weighs about 33 pounds. Is that freakishly heavy? What am I missing.
Sounds like it's a fine bike. One of my own rules: By ignoring Marketing when considering the "purpose" of a bike, I gain access to a much wider variety of options for finding a bike that fits my body, budget, terrain, and aesthetic preferences. I'm confident that I understand the technology and can make my own choices.