What was the brand and model? (So I can avoid it.)
FWIW, the SOMA Smoothie (as distinct from the Smoothie ES which has
oversized tubing; the Smoothie "tout court" is standard gauge) at sub
$400 for the frame (no fork -- Riv's Carbonomas might work well) has
gotten good reviews for a fast, smooth a
I know exactly how you feel.
My Riv just rides great and now everytime I get on my older race bike or
even my mid-90's mountain bike I just feel all weird on them
Although, my wife is currently riding an early 80's Nishiki International
setup with mustache bars that she loves.
On Thursday
Hey Brian, she can come by and ride Sarah's GlorBury and we can do the
whole thing over again; you know where it leads.
FWIW, a good friend and Bleriot rider Resurectio'd a 1980's Nishiki with
Super Champion tubing, lugs, etc. Purty as it was, he can't stand to ride
it. His experience reminde
