Originally Posted by TransitBiker

Hahahaha! The truth is that i'm not fond of rim brakes, and as much as i love my uptown, the more i ride it the more it will cost in rims and maybe spokes when i have to change rim models. Basically having two other bikes means that i can ride less concerned about the brakes & rims because its over-all use will go down. I was told by a person who knows their stuff that the rear rim has basically one winter left in it. That ain't going to work for me long term. Plus the "quirky factor" of having a bike no longer made, a belt drive bike, and a 3 speed is pretty high up the scale.....

- Andy