Fun thread. I have been seriously riding my Bacchetta since Sept w/ the Western Wheelers Club here in central CA and I have lots of conversations w/ people about the bent(many recognize the improved comfort factor). Even though many of these riders are retired and could easily benefit from a more comfortable ride, there seems to be a lot of resistance to bucking the status que. As I get better and can ride w/ the faster riders(many are younger), I expect the image of bents to improve.
Changing the world one mind at a time!
Mark