Originally Posted by lewisbmo
...What about Townie bikes. I have a dealer close to me. He is a small operator but seems to know his stuff and care about what he is doing. Are Townies OK? Thanks
Hi lewisbmo!
Yes, Townies are comfortable, well made, and durable. I rode mine when I first started cycling again and it held up well to everything that I threw at it. I now have an MTB instead, but kind of wish I'd kept that Townie too - it was a nice bike.
If you plan on riding long distances, like 50 miles or more, then a road bike or a recumbent will be more comfortable. For "everyday" and "errand" riding, though, the Townies are hard to beat. Folks say that Trek & Giant make equivalent bikes to the Townie - I must politely disagree. The Townie has a geometry that is matched by no other bike on the market that I know of. At least ride the Townie - you may like it as much as I did.
Happy Shopping & Merry Christmas!
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