Originally Posted by
johnnyace
Whoa, a six year old thread comes back to life! Glad it did, because I actually went and read the NYT article from the OP.
I am in complete agreement, which is why I recently decided to splurge on a new custom Hampsten. Got tired of dealing with old and busted (I'm a horrible mechanic, anyway), went with the new hotness.
Keep that economy going, if it makes you feel better.
I bought a less expensive Devinci Stellar (Made in Canada) last year and a RBSM e-MTB this year Those should keep me 'til the end of my days (presently 76 and counting).
Work just fine on anything from pavement to easy single track.