Originally Posted by
markaitch
ryzman...
you earned the initial snarking that you got by your initial post but...
if after doing your shopping & research, that butcher is the bike that appeals to you the most & you can afford it...go for it.
riding a bike that you really like is a helluva lot better than getting a few attaboys in an interwebz forum.
good luck & have fun...
Why even ask for advice if he's going to buy the first bike that strikes his fancy anyway?
Yeah the Butcher looks cool, but is it ideal for commuting? I doubt it, but whatever. The best way to learn what you want is by finding out yourself.