Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 2,167
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
Yeah, getting the MY12 was fortunate, because the 35th anniversary paint scheme is unique and awesome!
I'm glad you find the bike stiff, too, as I do. I didn't understand the comment about it being not stiff enough for racing either, but figured it was a carbon fiber thing, which I have no experience with. I have crit raced mine as well, and never felt the bike left me wanting. And at 220lbs and pretty strong and aggressive, the feel of flex is not unfamiliar, it just doesn't seem to exist here.
Anyway, I could go on about how much I love the fit, feel, and handling of mine, but instead I'll just wish you many happy miles of riding aboard this unique bike from one of American cycling's greats!