Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN

If I was running a fleet of rentals that stay outdoors and are used by cyclists and non-cyclists alike, I would want them to work with minimal maintenance and have minimal chance for clothing to get snagged. Weight would be unimportant to me, and heavier might actually be beneficial in that it would likely reduce theft and reduce damage from users that abuse them. Looks to me like those goals have been met with this design.