After many-many years of longing to try out a Dutch bike after reading Grant's high praise of the same, I finally landed one, knowing it would likely be too small for me, and sure enough, it's just not a good fit for these too long and lanky frame and legs. It is more suitable for someone in the 5-10 to 6-4 range.
The Good: --It's an utter joy to ride, unlike anything else I've ridden here stateside. Helped me to appreciate what something like 60% of Dutch commuters experience daily --Has the optional front and rear racks, capable to hauling half-a-house worth o' stuff --Completely weather proof/bomb proof over built bike. With the mudguards, internal hub, drum brakes, protected chain it requires only yearly maintenance. --The upright seating position on the super comfy saddle is a revelation in how comfortable a diamond frame bike can be. The Not as Good: --Holland is flat and so a heavy, well built bike suits the Dutch just fine. Hills can be tough and a rider should be open to dismounting and pushing from time to time. Have thoughts of carrying it up stairs to your third floor apartment? You might reconsider, this guy is a tank. --It's slow and has a narrow range suitable for flat commutes and errands. I travel frequently between DC and Atlanta so delivery may be possible. Please ping off list me if you'd like more info/pics, etc. Al in VA Link to pics and more information: https://blacksburg.craigslist.org/bik/d/blacksburg-workcycles-pastor-fiets/7601361033.html Link to Workcycles page for specs: https://workcycles.com/product/workcycles-cross-frame-pastoorfiets/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a4281bea-53e0-4b8f-a7bb-c453f393781en%40googlegroups.com.
