Interesting review, and reminds me of binge-watching old episodes of the UK version of Top Gear recently. James May had a piece on why car manufacturers' infatuation with Nürburgring lap times leads to cars that don't work so well in the real world, unless you want to put up with what feels like a track car when getting the groceries!
My favourite bikes in recent years have probably been my slowest. i.e. my Chromag and Trek Remedy. Something like my Norco Sight was certainly faster, but no amount of speed gratification could take away from the fact that I didn't like the handling. If one doesn't race or Strava, there's a lot to be said for just riding a bike that you gel with and puts the biggest smile on your face.
Oct. 24, 2022, 3:20 p.m. - trumpstinyhands
Interesting review, and reminds me of binge-watching old episodes of the UK version of Top Gear recently. James May had a piece on why car manufacturers' infatuation with Nürburgring lap times leads to cars that don't work so well in the real world, unless you want to put up with what feels like a track car when getting the groceries! My favourite bikes in recent years have probably been my slowest. i.e. my Chromag and Trek Remedy. Something like my Norco Sight was certainly faster, but no amount of speed gratification could take away from the fact that I didn't like the handling. If one doesn't race or Strava, there's a lot to be said for just riding a bike that you gel with and puts the biggest smile on your face.