Originally Posted by
rogwilco
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.
Originally Posted by
markaitch
...if after doing your shopping & research...
yeah the leader track frames, pista concept/super pistas & other track bikes look really cool too, but are they ideal for commuting? i doubt it, yet around here when someone mentions using one of those for daily riding they get compliments. but when anybody sez they are leaning towards a jumping/freestyle type bike, all they hear is it's too specialized, no good for general use.
hmmmm...