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@mcvw
Hi,
I recently picked up one of these to use for my commute to/from the nearby station (<3km). However, I was shocked at a) how heavy the bike is and b) how dead/unresponsive it feels (at the front end).
It's all in stock/factory spec and without starting to upgrade components (i.e. bars/stem/wheels etc) - which would no doubt attract the attention of the local scumbag bike thieves, am I being too harsh on the bike?
Thanks,
Mike