Hi Im kinda new to this fourm, so I'll introduce myself in this thread. My name is Ethan, Im 25, i Live in northern VA, and Im currently working as a bike builder at Spokes Etc, Ive worked for Powers Bike Shop in the past, aswell as working at walmart as a bike builder for 3 years. I love BMX and old vintage bikes, But I like how modern bikes work. I Love Chromoly, im okay with aluminum, and so-so with carbon... Im a heavier rider 250+ and shorter at 5'5"
So, I've been using a beater bike I got for cheap at walmart when I worked there, A Hyper Spinfusion, surprisingly its not broken yet however Ive been wanting to change out for something nicer. something with vintage styling, modern parts, a steel frame, with mounts for things and stuff, that would fit well. I've looked at Surly and Salsa, and their nice Surly Cross check is my other option however I think the All City Spacehorse hits all the marks, I want to use it as my general do everything go anywhere bike that i'd have still when im 80 years old and it'll still ride. I've of course looked into waterford, Gunnar, and SOMA, and Rivendell sadly I cant afford those on my paycheck...
So basically what im asking is what does this community think of the space horse? will it do what I want to do on it?
And if anybody has any experiance with it, I'd especially like to hear from you and what you think about it. All City is a brand i had never heard of until i started working at Spokes.
I understand BMX frame geometry like the back of my hand, but when it comes to road bikes, I know nothing So any input would be helpful youtube has not been very helpful with reviews on this bike, which i suppose means not many people are aware of them which does appeal to me, especially if i'd be the only one in town who has a space horse.
http://allcitycycles.com/bikes/space_horse