Originally Posted by
no1mad
The Felt "looks" better, but the Buzz One "feels" better?? You wanting something to ride or an art piece?
Slim made the statement that the worst thing you could do was buy a bike that was ugly to you because then you wouldn't want to ride it. Incorrect. The worst thing you could do is get something you are not comfortable riding- no matter what it is or where you are riding.
I've got one more suggestion for a bike, though:
Raleigh Back Alley. Got no idea of the pricing, and this should get Slim's juices flowing (hint: frame is/has Reynolds 520 and the fork is 4130 cromoly
).
Oooh! Oooh! Did someone say chromoly? Oooh! Oooh! It's just so exciting!
I think it would be in Tohtruck's best interest to try the Back Alley and the Schwinn Madison. He might also swing back over to the Felt people to retry that Brougham. I've read nothing, but great to stellar reviews about it!
Also, I talked to a bicycle person here at the REI in San Francisco. He says, "As long as your bike is the same color, as it was when you initially purchased it, you're entitled to 100% satisfaction. It's not like we're going to check the paint number or anything!"
In that case, the Buzz One should still be on the table as long as Rustoleum is still sold publicly
- Slim
PS.
* BTW - You're absolutely right about the Buzz One. It should be favored over any of the others!