Originally Posted by
no1mad
If I had the tools, skills, knowledge, and patience to do so, I would. However, I lack three of those qualities.
Basically, I was wanting to take a Giant Escape and convert it; Giant does have a 1x8 in the Via 2, but I prefer the riding position of the Escape better.
I got to try out a Via 2 and a Via 3 (the single speed version) at an LBS in my area. They are great riding bikes with nice chromoly frames, though they do have rather upright riding positions. I just wish they would've had the 3 speed Via 1 in stock in my size.