Zoom, it's funny but I almost used the word tank in my response. My bike looked pretty rugged before I dolled it up all girly and yes I too felt it to be like a tank except that it pedeled effortlessly compared to my other bike. I guess I am thinking tank in the sense it can go anywhere, do anything with no effort like a tank just mows down terrain as opposed to a car that would be bogged down in the mud and helpless. Maybe that description draws a better visual. Whichever the case, it's one drop dead good looking bike.