Originally Posted by
thdave
Yet another good thread tainted by bickering.
Even in this Commuting forum, many prefer speed over function. There's definitely a bias against north road bars. But I agree with the comment that most transportation bicyclists doing most of their rides would be better off with one of the OP's listed bikes than a roadie.
For me speed = function as I don't have very much time to get to work. What works for me may well not work for you. Also, as a college student I don't have the money for a massive stable of bikes, so the one I use is also my "fun" bike.
It's all a moot point, anyways. I like a lot of the bikes posted and think that they're exactly what some people want or need. The Milano has always struck me as particularly classy.
With that I will take my leave from the coming flame war.