New bike on the way, and germinating about what to keep, what to sell, and what to put on the bike(s) I am keeping.

Currently I have a Cannondale synapse alloy/tiagra and a Fisher hyrbrid.
Most of my saddle time is commuting and family rides, and almost all of that is pulling a trailer, a tagalong, or both.
Next most saddle time is training rides and group rides.
I also triathlon in the Summers.
I'd like to do some light touring or camping using the trailer for cargo/gear in the future.

The bike coming my way is a Volagi Viaje.
I think this will be great for the family/commuting/touring uses and at least usable for all of my bike uses just about all of my uses, albeit possibly a smidge slow for triathlons or group rides.
I'm a "participant" in tris, not a podium dweller - so shaving 10 seconds with a faster bike is not a big deal to me.

Now the various and conflicting thoughts:
- throw all my commuter gear on the Viaje, sell the cannondale and fisher, and pick up a used tri bike
- keep the Fisher as a foul weather commuter
- get a set of light wheels and faster tires so I'd have a "faster" Viaje configuration
- keep the cannondale if I'm noticeably faster on it than the Viaje

Mostly I can answer these questions by exploration/experimentation over time, but the one thing that hinges on it now is whether I get a carbon or alloy seat stem on the Viaje - carbon seat stems being not so awesome for pulling a tagalong, even less so when there's a trailer attached to the tagalong.

Anyone have any clarity for me?

Ditch the synapse. Use the fisher as your utility bike.

So you're only going to have three bikes? I don't see a problem. (note sig file)

Keep them all!!

exactly! it seems you have a designation problem...

suggested designations:

daily rider,
utility bike,
beater bike,
kid hauling bike,
new bike,
old bike,
best bike,
worst bike,
favorite bike,
etc...

same here .. each bike has a Purpose .. or a History that keeping it lets me remember ..



The Hybrid with a Kickstand is probably what can be a good baby in the trailer tow rig

You must have a really secure inside your Office parking place or at home. if the fanciest bike is your commuter ..

Yes, they let me park it indoors right next to the security desk