Originally Posted by
socbike
I guess if you are looking for a bike that looks cool and is capable of going 3 miles on flat terrain, this would be a fine bike.
My Giant Sedona, which was 1/4 the price, has more functionality. But your bike would look cooler. Better get a couple of good locks.
I'm too old to take the bait, but my coffee taste's like crap today. Or it might be my new filling. Either way, my bike has more "function" than your Sedona, so, by your logic, yours is a loser.
If function was the key factor people want, North America would be filled with old style English 3-speeds. Lots of people like single speeds and internal gear hubs, and such bikes with high end features are already on the market. Look at the Raleigh One Way or Rush Hour.
One could also argue that "functionality" doesn't include an exposed transmission. Also, the relaxed geometry of the Sedona isn't that functional for some. Food for thought.