Originally Posted by donnamb
Haven't ridden one yet, but I've seen quite a few around town, and have talked to a couple of people who bought one. They all love how they ride. I find the Raleighs (and the Giants) far more aesthetically pleasing than the Treks. I'm not in the market for one, but I'd more than likely get the Raleigh.
I was thinking the same. the trek is not exactly eye candy to me. I think it's exciting that Giant is putting racks and panniers on theirs, and a light.
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