Nonetheless, it has traveled 10,000 miles so far, including 180 miles of new roads. The picture of the bike shows it during the first year, before I had mounted lights or found some barcon shifters for it, but after I had made the other changes. A t present, I have no further desire for more bikes. I generally do not crave new possessions unless they fill a need, and the two bikes satisfy my need. O ver the years, I have found some characteristics to be desirable, and I might mention them here.
Wide tires give better traction and last a little better too.
Barcons, which mount on the ends of the handlebars, allow one to shift without letting go of the handlebars. I also mount my handlebars level to provide more hand positions and several inches lower than the seat. All my bikes except for the PX-10 had steel fenders, which can cope with road shock indefinitely. I sit seven inches higher than the frame, even though I am only six feet tall. I use a halogen lamp, mounted on the front carrier, and a flashing light rear.