Originally Posted by
Kilroy1988
Truly! I think this can be considered an "early-adulthood crisis," and the essential question here is "what do I want?" I'd like to know if other folks have had the same debate, and what choices have been made, for many of ye are much more experienced and wiser than I.
You are not alone. I grew up racing motorcycles so an upright position feels more natural to me. If I were racing bicycles, I would do what ever it takes to be competitive. But I'm not. I take long, scenic rides, solo, for
fun, exercise, and brain unwinding. So, I don't need a race bike. I gave up drop bars and skinny tires in the 1990s because they were sucking the fun out of my rides. My critical requirements are a comfortable upright position, comfortable bars with multiple hand positions, a good saddle, grippy pedals, and excellent tires. I can do fifty miles easily and comfortably on my single speed boat anchors. I always come home with a big smile and feeling better about life and myself.
I dig your bike.
Oh, and I wave to carbon fiber electronic shifting roadies in their lycra, because I "get it" that that is what puts a smile on their face. More power to them.
