Mine's in a bit of a sorry state in the shed at the moment - needs a good service. I only really use it in the winter months now when I bus/bike to work, although if it was in a fit state I'd definitely be using it to zip down the shops, into town, round a mate's etc. It has been usurped in the general use category by my touring bike for now (plus I robbed the Brooks off it for said tourer). Your talk of a brand new one has got me in the mood for restoring it to it's original and glorious condition!