We have been riding them all summer and loving them. There are things about them that are an avantage, but other aspects that do make them a challenge. For one even though the tires have a bit of cushion, it does not replace "regular" suspension. I am enjoying the challenge aspect of riding these.
I then started replacing / upgrading some parts. The bike originally was set up to sit fairly upright, while I prefer to stretch out some. So I took the bars and stem off an unused bike, to improve the fit. Then I started trashing freehubs [We ride very very steep hills, and the stock freehub was not working for me] [yet they work fine for my wife] There were no stronger freehubs that fit the hub, which meant getting new hubs. I decided to get whole new wheels, wanting a little lighter rim also.
After a little while upgrading, I realized I was not that far from replacing most of the parts, so in my last parts order, I also ordered another frame. This allowed me to put all the parts I had taken off, on a frame also. So now I have 2 bikes.
I am not sure yet if I will keep it as a spare/ and to let friends borrow to ride with us, or if I will sell it to recoup some of my up grade costs.
Photo's coming.. it is time now to head for another group ride...
