09-02-2013, 02:28 PM
I like the Raleigh Alley Way - with it's cro-mo frame and fork; much better than any aluminum framed bike, especially with suspension.
Nigel
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(09-03-2013, 05:52 AM)Joe_W Wrote: I really like the VSF Fahrradmanufaktur tourers - classic lines, steel frames, no suspension (well, there are some, but I'd prefer without). I am sort of skeptic of the belt drives, so please share your experience with it! I'd very likely stay with dérailleur equipped bikes, though...
(09-03-2013, 11:28 AM)nfmisso Wrote:(09-03-2013, 05:52 AM)Joe_W Wrote: I really like the VSF Fahrradmanufaktur tourers - classic lines, steel frames, no suspension (well, there are some, but I'd prefer without). I am sort of skeptic of the belt drives, so please share your experience with it! I'd very likely stay with dérailleur equipped bikes, though...
Belt drives work great on Harleys and for camshaft drives in automobile engines.....same manufacturer Gates