Originally Posted by
Ilikebikez
That’s a cool bike. Love your saddle, too. Can your bike handle going over curbs, potholes, a dirt path occasionally? I’m probably overthinking lol.
The other thing I’m worried about is lockupability.
Thank you!
Brooks Saddles are a must for me on anything I plan on spending time on or going distances.
I live in PA. We're famous for potholes. I recently moved from rural to more urban; our city streets test my dentists fillings every ride. I like the "forgiveness" of the aluminum, more than I thought I would. I have friends who've ridden Cannondale mountain bikes for years and they have had no issues with the frame. What I do have an issue with on this particular model is it's got a carbon fork... Really Trek? I can see carbon on racing applications but a hybrid? Not sure I understand. I may, at some point, replace it. It's why there's no front rack.
Finally, where I live I MUST be able to lock up. In some areas I have to take off removable parts( Lights, computer, etc.) I NEVER leave my phone on the bike even for a short time. I tend to do my errand riding in the morning, most of the "stabbing hobos" are still asleep...