Recent content by RLB2444

Congrats! I have exactly the same bike and color. Best of luck with it. The only issue I have is with the saddle. I am doing around 100 miles per week and my sit bones start screaming at around 20 miles.

My new bike is a Turbo Como 4.0 IGH. Very few complaints. My sit bones hates the saddle but one I need to work out. The handlebars fit me just fine but the shape is a PIA. Very limited space of add-on accessories and the shape of the bars make it difficult. I have been looking for an add on...

The lack of any suspension on the Allant series is a turnoff for me. I am committed to TREK bikes and will most likely buy the carbon fiber RAIL when I can see one. I wish it had the 28mph limit on it but not a deal breaker.

I think you are 100% correct. It's been months since I tried them and I got the names wrong. My apology!

-Manu and Rich.....interesting input. I never thought about the MTN bike in an efficient/inefficient viewpoint but it makes sense. At least compared to a non-mtn bike. I have had the impression from those that own MTN bikes that the suspension system can be tightened up enough to make it work...

Thank you Rich. Seems like I remember that rear Suspension was adjustable.

Thank you Rich. Great insight. Seems like I remember that the rear suspension was adjustable as well.

Makes a lot of sense. I can see that too much flex and movement in the suspension would eventually be too much for longer distance rides on an MTN bike. Thank you for pointing this out Thomas. The Allant series of Trek bikes do not have a suspension system upfront. Do you think that by...

I have tested the Specialized COMO a couple times and generally preferred it over the VADO. The main reason was the COMO has a front suspension system. The 4.0 Como was a great ride.

How would you describe the differences in comfort, performance and handling of a mountain bike vs a city bike on the streets and greenways please? I have never ridden a mountain bike and my city e-bike is not comfortable with fit or ride. In theory the mountain bike should be better handling...

All LBS are not the same. Some are extraordinary and some are ordinary. That's the case here. It's like an entirely different era of service between the two. I love Specialized bikes but the local dealer for them is extremely difficult to do business with. I will get an Allant or a Rail...

I have been looking at the Trek Allant and the Rail models. The Allant for around $6000 is a bit under 50 pounds and 28 mph. Not sure what the carbon Rail model weighs but it's 20 mph. I have leaning toward the Rail for 90% street use but I think I would prefer 28mph. However the Domane...

Thank you J.R. I should have done a search. I looked at the list of all the different brands and didn't see either Budnitz or Jones. Thank you for the link.

In the last couple days I have discovered two bikes that I don't recall seeing on EBR. One is a new electric and the other is non-electric. Both made in the U.S. with extraordinary design and apparent build quality. Budnitz is hand made and they must have an exceptional cult following. (...