Originally Posted by chicagoamdream
I'm definitely improving...but: winter? Chicago? Dark at 4:30? Often drunk? It's not for me...at least not for any great distances or speed.
If it's worthy then you should only ride it on nice, dry days and wait until spring to take it out often. You have the raleigh, man! Pretend you're some rich dude who drives a Ford Taurus during the week and a Dodge Viper on the weekends....except you're not balding.