I had a 950 SE and the 690R, sold the 950 SE and starting to bond with my 690 only now. I live in the mountains in Tzaneen and most of my riding terrain is in plantation's, twee spoor paadjie and single track. It behaves like a speel fiets, plastic bike but you can ride it on tar as well. Sometimes in the forrest I have to manhandle my bike and it is so much easier because of the weight. I am going to buy a 990R also but not going to sell my 690.