I'm still debating about the Birdy. I have a Mu SL, which is 4 pounds (1.8Kg) lighter, but is very squeeky and rides hard, even for a road bike. If I bear down on a pothole, I'm afraid to jump it and afraid to hit it, so I just go slowly when I'm not on the bike path or a long smooth road, which somewhat defeats the purpose. (Big problem with a damaged fork.) Still, it's a great bike and I'm not sure I want something closer to a MTN bike. Cranky, the recent pics of you two touring on the DT are very impressive. My g-friend bought one, but it's heavy. Working on lightening it up without breaking the bank.
I haven't test ridden anything as smooth and simultaneously light as a Birdy. Haven't riddent the Jetstream XP either, but the Red is cheaper than the Jetsteam XP in the same weight category.
Last edited by pm124; 10-04-06 at 05:06 AM.