Hi,
I am a new member and I love this site. Lots of information and new stuff.
I am thinking of buying the Cuisinart 7 quart mixer. I am looking for a sturdy mixer that would knead 12-15 cups of dry flour successfully. I have a post on this topic in the baking equipment section. If you have used this mixer or know someone who has please share your experience kneading a large batch of dough.
I have had a Bosch mixer (universal plus, new style) since September and I routinely make bread with 5 lbs of flour at a time. I am very VERY happy with my mixer.
I agree with the above statement about the Bosch mixer. One of the things I like about it is the fact that it does not seem to heat up when mixing a big batch of dough. Mine is an older model, but it has lasted a long time and I have no complaints.