I was on the lookout for a second bike, so I didnt have to use my "posh" bike in the rain, however I ended up with a bargain bike, that i now love so much i havent used the posh bike, the Dawes is like the excellent all rounder, i cant say its light, as it weighs quite a bit, but its comfortable, gets up hills really easily, theres always the perfect gear, and it takes all my cycling bits, looks pretty cool with a brooks b17 saddle and carradice saddlebag, and only cost me £120 secondhand although i did pay another £40 for the saddle brand new.