Quote Originally Posted by tjf9 View Post
I've been bike shopping for a couple of months and really struggled with finding a stock bicycle that meets my needs. I really want a road type bike that I can commute with, as well as take on longer rides. WSD bikes fit me well, but it seems they are all either hybrids or not fender/rack friendly.

Today, I went to a very small shop near me and found what I think could be the perfect bike. It's a Salsa Casseroll. It's steel, ready for racks, fenders, 2 bottle cages and a frame pump (all at the same time). Plus, it's a pretty color too! Looking at the dimensions online, it looks to be very similar to the Trek 5000 I rode and liked, so I think the geometry will work for me.


BTW, I'm totally open to critique of the frame if anyone has and positive or negative things to say about it.
Nice bike. I have heard great things about Salsa and that's a fine steel bike.
I just got a steel bike with steel fork myself and I love it. You won't regret it.
Are you going to get moustache bars?