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@Rigadon
I went into Evans yesterday to collect my new bike. Its a bike to work deal.
I had requested both the 08 Langster and the 08 Bachelor. Aluminium and compact were my preferences. I have had a Langster in the past and as its for commuting/training not Keirin or going for the world hour record I don't need old skool track geometry.
Anyway I digress, having seen the Bachelor up close all I can say is it looks........ unrefined which is being diplomatic. The geometry is wild, the frames ugly imo, of course this is subjective! The stand over height on the 56cm is huge, its like a farmers gate. Shame really as
the colour is excellent and the graphics understated. Its a nice bike to look at just not a nice frame to look at imo.
Its a mix match of component's too with snide seat pin, good pedals, snide stem, nice saddle. Kind of disappointing tbh because I really wanted to like it but the frame is ugly imo and far top top is far too high.
I got the 08 Langster which has kind of retro decals giving it a look that appealed to me and as I mentioned before, as I have had one in the past the fit/look suits me.
However if I was buying another otp it would be the Felt Dispatch.