[Deeppurple52]

Ride before you buy. The Meanie is a very popular bike here but I would be assassinated if I gave my honest opinion of how it rides. It has killer looks but they are far outweighed by other annoyances. It may be the bike for you, but by your comments, I suspect not. Don't buy for looks alone. There is a lot that makes a bike satisfying and it varies widely between individuals. Sounds like you want smooth and quiet. I might suggest that you seek out what turns your crank.