That is a Euro model... Very sweet! Although personally, I'd prefer a full rigid version, suspension doesn't make sense on commuting bikes IMO. Are the Hooligans still in the line?
Last edited by Dan Gerous; 08-06-2008 at 01:14 PM.
[SIZE=2]I was riding a mates 08 version of that, I was half tempted to buy one but I don’t think I would have a purpose for it, the good new is that it finally persuaded me to order a Shimano Alfine 8 speed hub.
I agree, the chain guard kills the look. I don't see any purpose to own one for me as well. I don't commute to work on bike. Although, I like it a lot.
It would probably look better without it but the chain guard makes it the perfect bike to go to a wedding with a white suit!
Seriously, I wouldn't have to worry about rolling my pant's cuffs with that, a true commuting and city bike. Go to Amsterdam or Copenhagen and you'll see most bikes have chain guards, it makes sense, it's not a trail bike, it's a bike you use to go to work, go to the bar, go to a friend's place, go out for dinner... You don't ride that in cycling clothes. It would be nice to offer nice, clean looking fenders though, because that white suit is easily ruined when it rains or snows!
But if you don't want the guard, I'm sure it can easily be taken off anyway.
I hope it comes in more than one color. Looks tight, but I prefer the old black matte finish. I was too late to get one for the 2008 model run, so here is to hoping they making them in other colors other than white. The chain guard is not the best looking chain guard I have ever seen. I will be getting one as soon as they come out though.
Perhaps the white version could be called the 'NancyBoy'. I will be ripping off the chain guard as soon as I get it (If the this is the same as the U.S. version.)
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Originally Posted by mrwibble
But I see improvements on my path from home to work at least...
