The Dynamic Tempo
The Dynamic Tempo is a fairly conventional Taiwanese aluminum bike with good components. The shaft drive is the only thing that makes this bike unusual. When riding I hardly notice that there is no chain, except that the bike is CLEAN. This is the main advantage. I can ride in office clothes without getting sprocket tooth marks on my pants and without the annoyance of pants clips or -even worse - having to change clothes to ride.
Another feature adds to the attraction: the 8-speed Shimano hub. I have used 3-speed SA hubs for years. They are fine, but the Shimano is way ahead in terms of smoothness, ease of use, and range. The gear range on the Dynamic is about 30 to 90, not far from the old 10-speeds. This range is perfect for riding around town and for day rides.
The seat is not quite as comfortable as a Brooks for long rides (no other seat is), but it is certainly good enough for now. The pedals were too small, so I replaced them with some mountain bike platforms which I already had.The brakes and other components are more than adequate.
Along with the bike, I also bought the fender and rack kit. The fenders were the usual pain to install. The front wheel and forks are set up for disk brakes, an option on this bike, and the disk brake tabs on the fork interfere with the fender support wires.
I’d recommend this bike to anyone as a commuter and fitness bike. I hope to get years of service from it.