Originally Posted by
Poguemahone
Man, ride whatever you want. The average person prolly doesn't know the difference between an Alex Singer and a Breezer Uptown 8, or even a Roadmaster Mount Fury. They can, however, identify all three as bicycles.
I agree with this, but if you're into the DL-1--and judging by your bikes, you are--spin it to win it. Tweed out and be distinctive/noticeable, old ideas are new again etc. Comfortable eccentricity can be a marketing tool. Think of the Pringles guy, or Orville Reddinbocker, or your local barbershop quartet.