Originally Posted by Fear&Trembling
I'd say the current disc set-up is over-kill on a bike with a 55" gear - why would you want to stick bigger and better Hopes on?
The look of the 5.0 is nice - it's just the problematic saddle adjustment that makes the bike a non-starter for me. That said, for 2-3 mile multi-modal spins, I can see why it has it advocates...
I haven't even adjusted my brakes yet. It's the first cycle I've had with drum brakes & I really like them. I can't think of a situation when they've been inadequate actually, in any weather (UK), so it probably is overkill .
Maybe it's a marketing move to fit the disc brakes, as they do look nice?
It doesn't take *that* long to adjust the seat :-) Having Allen screws to hold the moulding means they (un)fasten pretty quickly.
Or do you mean something else perhaps, maybe range of adjustment?
We use our Stridas when we're travelling & are unsure how far we'll ride before we set off, depending on how interesting the area is where we've parked or landed, & have done quite a few trips of 12 to 15 miles just fine. So I'm not clear as to why you think they're only suitable for 2 - 3 miles?
I think I read that Simon's done a longish ride in Holland. I'd be interested to know the longest trips other Strida riders have done actually.
I imagine from his sig,, geo8rge has done a 10 miles trip ;-)
We've had punctures on a few of those longer trips though :-( I'm trying to find a UK supplier for "Mr. Tuffy" liners which riders from the US say are quite good.