Rowan, instead of carrying on your "one man" campaign against a bike you do not own, and probably have never ridden, why not get a bike YOU like, and let Electra riders enjoy their bikes?
In the meantime, thousands of people in the USA are riding and enjoying Townies. The Trek "clones" of the Townie are likely to be "best selling" recreational bikes as well. Thousands of happy folks riding their bikes. And, one guy, grumping through life in the "upsidedown" part of the world with his smile turned upsidedown.
Some people need to ride more, and whine less.
Last edited by alanbikehouston; 12-20-04 at 06:24 PM.