Mid 50s here and windy. I finally got my DownTube VIII FS set up for sightseeing kind of rides, so I was excited to give it a try. I took a nice leisurely ride along Evanston's lakefront ... and on all those root infested paths. It was nice and smooth. Not a quick ride at all ... but that's the point sometimes isn't it? I think it'll be nice in some Forest Preserves, too. It's definately a casual ride and the original components are not good, but finally adjusted to work. I'm going to try to wait to upgrade. That's always such a challenge!

The ride was gorgeous ... windy, intense gray clouds and a clear view of downtown. Very dramatic.

Hope you all have good rides!