Originally Posted by
Ridefreemc
Yes, in my ultimate bike question money was still an issue for me. I looked at the price of the Rohloff and I think that might cause it to be dropped from the list.
Agreed. I don't like the looks of the triples and I would likely never use the small ring. I'm in Florida/flat, but even in the mountains I just like the compact doubles.
Like you I have the bar issue. Some days I want upright touring bars and other my drops!
Wow, you really have this thought out!
Yes, but with a family of five (each with two bikes and me with 3 already) it gets tight in the garage. Agreed though. But part of my reasoning was the simplicity of one bike that you love to ride, looks great, and will tour or commute perfectly.
Florida flat and hot.
Surprised by some of your fatter tire wishes. I don't disagree, just thought most would go for skinny tires. I have 40mm wde Schwalbe Supremes and they are nice, but thinking of going don just one size to the 35s.
Early winter & spring road conditions = snow & slush; hence the fat tire (have been using a hard-tail with 26x 2.25's and fatter would be ideal). When winter really sets in
studded tires are needed & they don't come much wider than 2.25". Currently have Schwalbe 700x35's on my hybrid commuter for summer/fall use, but don't like them in heavy rain - feel like I have much more control in traffic with the 26x1.5 flack jackets on my Globe 3 speed (current bad weather bike - soon to be winter commuter with studded tires & possibly a NuVinci Hub).
That's why one bike is not be ideal for me, and I have (too?) many set up for specific purposes.
