I forgot I'd started this other thread!! My hubby is really enjoying his Gotham 2, though he tends to ride it like a BMX (since it's a similar size to the bikes from his childhood) so he's thinking of getting knobbier tires. The slim ones it comes with are good for commuting on roads, but we often ride over grass or dirt or gravel, and he'd like something grippier.

To be honest, I think the Gotham 2 is actually a better bike than my Barcelona. While I still love the look of my bike, the Gotham 2 is simply lighter, zippier, easier to fold, smaller when folded, and a bit more adaptable (since it has 8 gears).

The only thing we've noticed is that the handlebars make a weird clicky noise when he pulls on them or turns in certain ways. There's no movement, no looseness, just this click, that it's REALLY hard to replicate when he's not riding it. We think it's in the post, though we're not sure. I almost felt like I could *feel* something happen when I tried riding it and it clicked, but no parts moved in a way they weren't supposed to, which leads me to think it's internal.

It doesn't mess with the riding experience, but I'm hoping nothing's wrong on the inside! Any thoughts on what it could be??

Over all, both hubby and I are very happy with our CBs. I think the only bike that might pull me away from the Barcelona is the Dahon Glide, but it's not financially feasible right now, and the glow hasn't worn off the Barcelona enough for me to seriously consider it.