It rides a lot like the English 3 speeds that I have ridden, maybe a little "sportier"... but I don't know. It's nothing like the DL-1, actually the DL-1 was a better ride. I figured that before I made the trade, hoping that I would score another DL-1 someday.

The brakes are ok, better than traditional rod brakes that use the rim surface, but not as good as normal brake calipers. There isn't much adjustment between too slack and break pads rubbing constantly.