Originally Posted by
Sullalto
Yeah, I used to take mine further(8-17 miles), but I just plain didn't enjoy it as much past 7-8 miles. I use the same saddle(brooks imperial b 17) on the old cruiser(no longer have; frame crack-spent extra $ to get a different bike instead of a straight warranty replacement) as the replacement road bike.
I don't have to worry about winter though. It's 42 right now, and everybody's complaining.
I'm sure actual winter weather effects bike choice.
It never bothered me but I'm pretty had to bother!
Hate you.
LOL It's in the negatives right now and half the water pipes in my house (as well as my toes) are frozen! Stupid, annoying winter!
Originally Posted by
CrankyOne
I'd guess that there's considerable difference in the geometry of a Dutchie and that Jamis. Looks like you have to lean forward a bit on the Jamis. On proper Dutch bikes your assbone, back, neck, and head are aligned, your hands rest on the handlebars but not really weight bearing, and when you pedal you don't feel any backwards force (a common problem on many comfort & leisure bikes). I've not found a comfort, leisure, beach, bikeshare, or hybrid that is very comfortable for very long. I've ridden Dutch bikes around all day in complete comfort.
This is the 'Dutch style' bike I own, bought in the states. Mine lacks that basket and is black.. but same deal. This bike has that ride. Exactly. It is extremely comfortable. It does not ride like my cruiser or any of my other bikes. It is not my fastest bike but man... I can just go forever on it. I've even used it as a utility bike. It takes a week's worth of food and a big bag of cat litter just fine.
I did switch the handle bars to North Road style on mine as I'm short and it feels more comfortable.
