SE Draft Lite

keith

Hey,

Has anybody rode these?

Any opinion on them? Good? Bad?

Cheers

rf6

Hello mate, I've got one, only used fixed tho but here's my thoughts,

the negatives, wheels aren't great, mine needed a truing after just a couple of rides. The brakes are poor, but with fixed you do get the advantage of slowing with your legs. The saddle must be some ancient torture device, only fit for the bin! The brakes are poor too, though it does let you exercise the legs if going fixed!
I upgarded the tyres to a set of randonneurs, purely for cosmetic reasons, but an upgrade in saddle is a definite which you'll need to budget for (or use an old one). I've gone with the Charge Spoon and like it.

The pluses - you can buy it in pink and be amazed by car drivers actually slowing down near you to look at it! It is fun, fun, fun - I bought it for short training rides and the odd commute to work. I have found it really refreshing as a riding experience.

Overall, I'd say if £300 is your absolute max, then consider it, but in hindsight I would have spent £50 to £100 more, and you may wish to consider this. Evans have the Mongoose Maurice for £350, and Edinburghbicycle.com have a revolution track fror £300.
Hope this helps a bit.