Well, I had no idea I would be commuting when I started. I just wanted to ride on the weekends for some exercise. I also have an old Schwinn Super Le Tour touring bike but, so far, I am less than trilled with a road/touring bike and all that goes along with it. I don't feel safe or stable or comfortable on it. I am still giving it a try but it will probably rarely hit the streets.
I think when I get another bike, it will be a flat bar road bike and the HR will still remain the commuter. It is just such a comfortable and stable ride for me. Slow and heavy, yeah, but it works in every other way for me. I feel safe and comfortable on it. Since it is set up for commuting, though, I would like something a little more minimalistic for weekend recreational rides. Probably next year.
Last edited by Stujoe; 08-09-08 at 10:35 AM.