Bike Qualities

[Arch]

I think it depends on which bike as well - winter hack? Summer pootle bike? Tourer?. I'm not sure I'd go for any of those options especially - comfort maybe, but that's not so important on my winter hack which only ever does a few miles at a time. And comfort over a shot hop can be different from comfort all day....

There's reliability, ease of use and maintenance (hub gears vs derailleurs etc)...

It has to work, and do what I want it to.

<like a husband >

 

[asterix]

How many frames have other people broken ???

In several decades of cycling I have had one broken frame after it got hit by a camper van. And I got it repaired.

All real steel bikes.

I don't rate weight. Having done the Raid Pyrenean on a 12.7kg tourer with 20kg of gear, why would I care about a few grams?

Comfort/ergonomics are what count.

 

[Arch]

Shouldn't 'colour' be an option....

 

[TheDoctor]

No mention of 'folded size' or 'compatability with contents of spares box'.
Or 'comedy value' for that matter.

 

[Dayvo]

Looks and cost, perhaps.

Fit, of course, and quality.

Suitabilty for chosen type of riding.

 

[Lisa21]

It has to work, and do what I want it to.

<like a husband B)>

Hee Hee!!!

BRAKES!!!!!

 

[HLaB]

In just 3 words...Fit for purpose.

+1

I bought my commuter because I wanted a value for money bike that'd be up to the job. Where as for the summer road bike I wanted something light and responsive and looked good . Both are good for what I use them for.

 

[Dave5N]

Responsiveness and fit - the bike feels right? It's a good bike!