i first started out looking for a cyclocross/sport touring based bicycle with an upright touring position. i searched hours of free time online for the closest bicycle i was looking for. a redline conquest for the price the bicycle didnt have exactly what i needed. i didnt find what i needed and ended up on purchasing a kent denali stripping a lot and adding what i needed everything cost about $350.00 cheap! may not be popular but i got what i needed.