I have very fond memories of the Smoke (and some front tire wash-out memories with darts). I put Smokes back on my bike once in 2005?, and I was so happy to find them.

They sucked balls, compared...

Ha! Some times I have experiences like this and realize shitty managing is bringing down the LBS, not the internet. But of course the LBS will always be valuable for other things. For example, I'm...

Thanks! Just bought one on jenson.com for $50, free shipping. Worth a try.

Thanks for the offer and advice, I will hang tight until the fall and just buy one. If my DHR wears out before then, I'll try an Ardent. I've only had one in the front, was just OK...

You went from SS to DHR in the rear, I'm thinking of the opposite as I've been riding a DHR in the rear all season and want a zippier bike. DHF is much better with the moondust PC conditions though?

or how good of a rider they are, etc. etc.

Everyone's opinions here is generally a crap shoot. Exceptions are Kidwoo, but he's too picky (but probably right on his preferences), Toast seems like...