I grew up on one of those. It is a very heavy, rugged bike with a steady, comfy ride. The bike is just designed for hauling things across town. I rode it through downpours and blizzards; I curb-hopped with it; I crashed it. No matter what I did, it always works the same. I was just a kid and had no idea bicycles needed to be maintained, but that's just as well. Never seen a broken frame; my own had no problem except occasional flats. To me, it just epitomize what a good friend is like.