Originally Posted by
Reynolds
Why the need to look different? An urban bike should have full fenders, real luggage carriers, a chainguard, single speed or IGH, dynamo LED lighting, be able to mount tires up to 2", a reliable stand. That's all IMO.
I couldn't agree more,

I swap the dyno light from the touring rig in the winter. That "Merge" looks like refuse from an Inspector Gadget cartoon. Wait till it's marked down and grab one for the collector's value.
Marc