Because it would cost me...new higher handlebars, new cables, new seat, plus i don't need or want the discs due to the maintenance hassle. Add to that i can sell it for enough to get the new bike and have $500 left over. Keep the stumpie and i'll have a ride thats no better for street and lose the money over time. It's almost like new and only 2 years old, but will be worth barely enough to get a new comfort bike in a couple years.



I just looked at the giant site last nice as a matter of fact. I'm totally in love with this one called the Suede. Beatiful bike, but the one big put off is the lack of front suspention. I'm fine with the rear seat post spring, but i really don't want a hard front end. I do like the 7 speed single chain ring gears instead of multiple chain rings which are unnecassary on the street. However, i will look at one if i can find a dealer round here. Looks to be thier own design while the trek and specialized look like generic bikes that are almost the same and probably bought from the same manufacturer without any input from trek or specialized.