Uh huh, but do you LOVE rim brakes, or do they piss you off as much as hey do me? I am DONE with rim brakes after the experience with my uptown. LOVE the bike, DISLIKE the brakes. I dislike it SO much, that when it comes time to replace the front rim, i'm going to get a dyno hub with integrated drum brake so i don't have to use the rim brakes unless i need to stop fast. My next 2 bikes will have coaster and disc respectively. I cannot WAIT!

Had the same rims for 12 years on my old bike.... rear rim will maybe last another year on this year old bike. NOT HAPPY. I'm not made of money!!

- Andy