Hi,

After a looong period of time during which i did not cycle - post teenage to age 43. I bought this same model bike in 2005.

This bike has got me from cycling a couple of km at the begining to 150km odd per week - plus 70km day rides..
not exactly hard core but I am working up to 100km a day. My ambition is to take up cycle touring once time/money considerations allow. Also considering 40km daily commute to work as means of spending
more time on the bike -- thats how much I love it!!.

I have added .. bottle cages *2, rear rack for panniers. Have had only one puncture in 2 years of
ownership.

What would I change? .. by next bike would have a flatter top tube - just for looks mind you. Flat top tube
bikes look sexy.

Lower gearing .. sometime even in 1:1 (28front/30rear) it can be a struggle climbing the steeper hills.

As someone else mentioned the saddle is surprisingly comfy - never had any bum ache/saddle sores - even
from day one -- however a sexy new saddle .. 'Charge saddles' have had good reviews.

I will also be going the MTB/SPD way hopefully by end of month.

Enjoy your bike.