Originally Posted by Erick L
As for the bike, I think many people want a comfortable road bike that is practical and doesn't look like grandma's cruiser or uncle Joe's hybrid.
It's true, it's true. I've always been split down the middle as far as being retro-grouchy and newfangled. My newest bike I got for commuting/touring is an Al Trek, one of these->
except I immediately changed the flat bars for trekking bars, and added fenders and front and rear racks. It's a sweet, tough little bike.
I think Trek and a few other companies are starting to pay attention to the list of retro-grouchy complaints and create nice, MODERN bikes that are versatile and durable. I'm really loving not worrying about frame rust anymore.
