Originally Posted by
edwong3
EvilV,
Comfort is in my humble opinion the single most important factor to determine how often a bike gets ridden, and enjoyed
I've never tried a Brooks saddle but they enjoy a reputation for being one of the most comfortable saddles you'll ever sit on; that is after it's been broken in properly. It is tempting though as I've seen the Brooks B-17 for as low as $74.95 here in the US. Still not cheap, but not terribly expensive either.
I'm going out to ride my new bike in about an hour, on this fine "last day of the year 2008". The weather is perfect.
Edward
Great! Enjoy the ride. Hope all meets your requirements with the new bike.
I combined my errand getting with a mid afternoon trip to the local bike shop on my Strida knockoff and the damned place was shut. It was 14.5o hrs and I could see the guy in the shop. The notice on the door said they would shut at 1500 on New Years Eve.... The skiving wretch of a sales boy had decided to close even earlier!!!
So - I am where I was before, but it isn't so bad. Maybe I'll save money and buy one of those gel covers that lace onto the seat. I could probably make one (but badly most likely).
It is -4 centigrade here and there is a little snow in the breeze. Just enough to make me screw up my eyes when riding. However, the ride was most exhilarating I was glowing all over when I got home. I really love this knock off. It makes not a sound as I ride it - just a feint whirr and free wheel noise when I coast of course.
I am now beginning to regret saying that the Strida was a 'clown's bike' which I did a couple of months ago.