From a BROL thread.

First, a word about cars:
If I could have only one auto it would have to be a van, for practical reasons, but I have had sportier vehicles that were much more fun to drive. So, Im saying that I lean toward the practical. Therefore:

(I know the thumbnails are too small to see, but I don’t want to bore you with the same photographs I’ve used many times. If you can’t help yourself, please click on them for a larger view. I’ll take more photos)

If I could have only one bike it would have to be my Stratus XP (versatile, comfortable, setup for speed with fairing/tail box/Q-rings - see me resting on mine in the marquee photo).

When I get really old that one bike might have to be a trike, such as my Greenspeed GT3.

If I could have a second bike it would be my X-Stream, the lightest and fastest I currently have. The laid back position is just not as convenient in some circumstances as the more upright position of my XP, e.g. when riding/talking with others and when resting on the bike.

If I were to sell a bike I don’t know which. Maybe the Strada. I’m slowly coming to think that the “up-high” ride is not for me. Although, when I rode it last week with the re-curve seat it felt good, a nice ride. I’m just a little shaky/ill-at-ease on it, especially if the road is a little wet/slick and the rear wheel drifts a bit. Probably just me. But, my Strada looks really good. Now that I look at it I don’t think I can let it go. I love it. See the photo below; see what I mean. Don’t you just want to walk up to that bike and get on it.

I love them all, but in different ways and for different rides.

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