I've now taken my San Rafael on 3 tours, totalling 8000 miles, totally outfitted with rear and front racks and handlebar bag, all in all about 50 lbs. of gear. I ride rail-trails and pavement and even double-track, crossed the Cascades, Rockies and Adirondacks where I rolled down mountains as fast as the cars without any wobble. I've naturally replaced worn gear cables and brake wires as well as the chain and cassette a few times but last I had it checked professionally, it didn't even need the brakes bled. After switching to a Brooks saddle, a Koga Denham touring handlebar and even adding a suspension seatpost, I literally have zero discomfort despite riding 60 miles a day for weeks at a time and sleeping in a tent. This thing is a monster. I bought my daughter the San Anselmo for use around town and in case she ever wants to try touring.
so my schwinn taff is totally trash that i bought from wal;mart...3rd time bringing it to the shop and im fed up.. the shop should me the marin ds1 and itsd a whopping 599...my taff was like 200 tops i think so what makes this other make worth another 300?? I love how its a hybrid and i noticed it feels a lot faster and lighter than my taff which is something i really wanted...but 599 is nuts...is there anything else that similar to the marin maybe a schwinn dual sport ???
I've now taken my San Rafael on 3 tours, totalling 8000 miles, totally outfitted with rear and front racks and handlebar bag, all in all about 50 lbs. of gear. I ride rail-trails and pavement and even double-track, crossed the Cascades, Rockies and Adirondacks where I rolled down mountains as fast as the cars without any wobble. I've naturally replaced worn gear cables and brake wires as well as the chain and cassette a few times but last I had it checked professionally, it didn't even need the brakes bled. After switching to a Brooks saddle, a Koga Denham touring handlebar and even adding a suspension seatpost, I literally have zero discomfort despite riding 60 miles a day for weeks at a time and sleeping in a tent.
This thing is a monster. I bought my daughter the San Anselmo for use around town and in case she ever wants to try touring.
Thanks for the review. Sun and Ski has the ‘22 on sale right now for around $419 and that seems like a steal.
Just got the san rafael ds1 but cant use it until the weather gets nicer super excited🤩
hello..I'm interested in a bike and it's worth buying. I'm 181.5 cm tall, what size bike will I take L or bigger..for me.thanks
so my schwinn taff is totally trash that i bought from wal;mart...3rd time bringing it to the shop and im fed up.. the shop should me the marin ds1 and itsd a whopping 599...my taff was like 200 tops i think so what makes this other make worth another 300?? I love how its a hybrid and i noticed it feels a lot faster and lighter than my taff which is something i really wanted...but 599 is nuts...is there anything else that similar to the marin maybe a schwinn dual sport ???
san anselmo that bike what size you show?s or m?
I just got the trek step thru 2021
I had a fall then back surgery my legs aren’t working at this time working on them so I can ride again !!! A few months to go !!