Originally Posted by Doane

I-do-no.. I'm maybe having too much fun with my commuter and the tires are just fat enough to still allow me to go off road like I did up on some dirt and sand trails off the coastal bike path today. I had lots of fun and I couldn't have done it on a road bike.
Back in the 60's I did own a French racing bike.. I think it was a Peugeot. If I remember right it was a ten speed, the shifter was on the frame and I had to reach down for it. Extremely light frame and wheels, no fenders or anything. I taped the bars up using medical tape! I used to ride it from Los Angeles up to Malibu and back on the weekends. I always had to carry a spare sew-up tire with me as I often would have a flat running over the smallest of sharp pebbles or glass.
Anyway, thanks for the greeting and Merry Christmas to you all.