Originally Posted by
Sullalto
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katsrevenge when I was only riding 5 miles, I rode something very similar (jamis hudson), it was a great bike. I eventually found it inadequate as my needs/wants/expectations of a bike grew. But it's still a great bike.
Both my commute and the stores are *mostly* around 5 miles from home. It's great for that distance. Last year I had a very similar cruiser I took far further without too much trouble. Had a better saddle on that one; this is just the stock saddle. It's fine for a 5 mile ride.
I do have lighter/nicer bikes. I just don't want them getting all salty! And...thinner tires and snow bother me.