Quote Originally Posted by divingbiker View Post
So how was your first commute on the new bike?
Very nice. Very nice that the longer chain stays vs. my Felt put the pannier far enough away so that heel strike is no longer an issue (toe overlap with the fender is, however... )Super comfy. Tracks really nice. Zippy. It is wonderfully quiet (except for the rubber straps of the rear fender, which kept thwapping against the spokes (until I found a twist tie in a pannier pocket. Was it you I was talking to recently about how neurotic I am about using and re-using twist ties?? Like McGyver...you can do ANYthing with twist ties! )).

Still getting used to the DoubleTap shifters... but it's coming along.