Originally Posted by monsterpile

Her eis an update, I rode the Prelude to work and around a bit and I didn't really like it all that well. I was going to switch stems, but realized I didn't have what I needed. I did like the seat alot so I put it on my faithful Trek commuter. Its like a pillow. Not sure it would be great for long rides, but I like it alot on my short commute so far. One thing it seems like people have mentioned about the Prelude/Varsity is the spongy brakes. I suspect its because to get them adjusted right I had to move the almost all the way down to the end of the brake caliper. Honestly if I was trying to get the most out of this bike I would put an old 27 inch wheelset on it and it would be better braking from the brakes on the bike. It wouldn't be hard to find a lighter wheelset in my basement than what is on there. The wheels are almost anchors. I am not ripping on the bike, but just some thoughts. I am offering for sale at work and I already have a bite.