Originally Posted by
treadtread
Nice bike!
Thanks, I like it too.
And since we're on the commuter forum, let me note some things about this bike.
-It has a steel frame -- Reynolds 853 main triangle, oh so sweet riding.
-It has 700x28 puncture-resistant tires. I could probably squeeze 30's on there, but the 28's are wide enough for the pavement I ride daily.
-It has durable wheels -- 32-spoke front/36-spoke rear with non-lightweight rims.
-The bars are nearly level with the saddle, and with the stem I'm using I could put them above the saddle if I wanted to. That is, the riding position is all about comfort.
-It has a triple crankset and a 12-30 cassette -- geared to get me up the steepest hills.
So even though this is obviously a road bike, it has a lot of the most important characteristics of a purpose-built commuter. It just doesn't have a rack (personal choice) or fenders (mostly weather-based gear).