Phil – I’ve had a large RR for about 5 years now. If you check my posting history, you’ll probably pick up that I’m not too positive about it. As soon as I can afford to, I’ll give it away and get something else.
It’s tough and adaptable, but has some issues: not surprisingly, its heavy. Next issue: commuters tend to have mudguards – so don’t work at all well with horizontal dropouts (try changing a flat with that set up without having to unbolt the guards). Next – flexier than a flexy thing, esp when run SS. I’ve never ridden something so unsuited to being loaded up and toured with due to the flex. Fork: stiff and harsh. It took me a while to realise this as I ran it with MTB bars which had more flex than the road bars I put on last winter. Running full length guards also makes running a front mech a challenge.
Having said all this, I’ve used it for day to day commuting, trailer dragging, winter trainer, light CX use and just popping to the shops. If you’re in the NW of England, you’re welcome to try mine (email in profile)