Originally Posted by
JPprivate
nice bike, indeed. Where did you buy that? I've been looking at Redlines myself. I am always thinking of getting the Metro 9. How are you liking those tires on our potholed spring streets.
The best price I found was over at Division & Campbell at West Town Bikes/Ciclo Urbano. After taxes and nothing done to the bike from the shop I paid $576.19. I took the train
from Wilson to Clark/Division and took the #70 to Western & Division so I would get to ride it back. I took Division over to Damen, Damen to Cortland, Cortland to Racine, Racine
to Armitage, Armitage to Clark/Lincoln Park W, Lincoln Park W to Fullerton, and the Lake Front Trail to Montrose. So, basically, I had the pleasure of riding it on several different
streets to get a good feel of the bike.
The bike, overall, handles really well. I do plan on replacing the handlebars for drop bars. I hit several pot holes and had some close calls
at St Mary of Nazareth Hospital where the inbound bike lane is blocked off but overall handled really well. I am very happy with the bike.
Also, I do plan on changing the tires out for some Gator Skins. Gotta ride over those broken crack pipes and beer bottles, right? I ride a
56cm and you could come check it out any time if you like. Have a good day and be safe!