Quote Originally Posted by Lisa S.H. View Post
Too bad it's designed such an extreme racing position.
They can't make up their minds- why combine heavier lugged steel with an extreme racing posture? Makes no sense to me.

I suspect it will appeal to "poseurs" who want the cache of chrome lugged while looking like a TDF racer. The two don't really go together, practically speaking.
It's all about image on this bike.
Isn't every bike about image? And who says lugged steel is heavy?

Why combine the two? There is no question that position is more aerodynamic and steel has a certain feel on the road which appeals to many folks, including racy types.

That's a lot of seat post showing. I suspect that a more comfortable riding position could be achieved.

V.