03-20-2011, 12:30 AM
I appreciate the info and feedback. I may purchase some 1" suspension forks just to have them once manufacturing finally stops.
The acceptance (and take over) of 1 1/8" steerer tubes of the last 20 years has divided the bikes into new/ old categories. I only hope that someone will continue to supply parts for the vintage bikes (this has happened with collectible cars). I would have still purchased my bike knowing what I do now but I still have an interest in installing/ replacing components with better quality items.
I'll eventually install a brake hub/ rim and maybe the handlebars/ seat post mentioned earlier but I'll cover some miles till then.
I had almost purchased a Micargi Cheetah because of its suspension but would have needed to replace many more parts to personalize the bike. My first riding experiences with the softcruise indicated some areas needing improvement (riding position). The springer seat also became uncomfortable due to the flat design. I believe a similar seat incorporating a center "valley" would help. I think other guys have had the "numb crotch" effect of sitting on the "blood flow". Once ergonomics and braking are right there's no reason I can't ride for hours.
The acceptance (and take over) of 1 1/8" steerer tubes of the last 20 years has divided the bikes into new/ old categories. I only hope that someone will continue to supply parts for the vintage bikes (this has happened with collectible cars). I would have still purchased my bike knowing what I do now but I still have an interest in installing/ replacing components with better quality items.
I'll eventually install a brake hub/ rim and maybe the handlebars/ seat post mentioned earlier but I'll cover some miles till then.
I had almost purchased a Micargi Cheetah because of its suspension but would have needed to replace many more parts to personalize the bike. My first riding experiences with the softcruise indicated some areas needing improvement (riding position). The springer seat also became uncomfortable due to the flat design. I believe a similar seat incorporating a center "valley" would help. I think other guys have had the "numb crotch" effect of sitting on the "blood flow". Once ergonomics and braking are right there's no reason I can't ride for hours.
2011softcruise
“Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.”
Airplane (1980) – Rex Kramer (Robert Stack)
“Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.”
Airplane (1980) – Rex Kramer (Robert Stack)
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