I have ridden over 1000 miles on my Saracen Venturer 3 2008 Hybrid Bike since I got it in June 1997. It's nice and light, with great gearing and you can easily build up a good speed on the road, it's pretty good off it as well. I love it's classic simple look, sturdy yet sporty, I have to say my friends all commented on the expensive appearance of the bike which surprised me, it also gets a lot of leery looks/ comments from the locals! So, if you get one of these, get a really good lock (or two!). Unfortunately, the bolt holding the saddle snapped clean through, while I was riding, depositing me swiftly on me arse in the road! Had this occurred ten minutes earlier, it would have been a more serious matter, as I