July 10, 2014, 10:25 a.m. -  boomforeal

#!markdown the bike was a rush job, that's pretty obvious. i was ready to dislike it (esp. after the first few rides) and damn the bike with faint praise, but more than getting used to it i really grew to enjoy it. the fact that it wasn't the product of a rigorous, from-the-ground-up design process doesn't change the fact that it's a blast to ride. sorry you didn't buy my change of heart - i can only assure you it was sincere