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Commmuter / Road Bike
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I am thinking of replacing my commuter / road bike. I have an old Nishiki that is too big for me that has been my commuter bike. Any suggestions on what I should look at (I know it must fit)?

I don't want to spend a ton of money as it will get locked up for 10 - 12 hours at a time but I would also like to use it for some of my training. I guess if I am leavng it out I shouldn't get a flashy looking bike.

Thanks

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Re: Commmuter / Road Bike [Yarf] [ In reply to ]
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how do you want the bike to handle? do you have a materail in mind? is looks important? how much can you spend? why did fluffy have to die?

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Re: Commmuter / Road Bike [Yarf] [ In reply to ]
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Breezer is making some cool commuter bikes now. Van Dessel makes a good looking single speed with a flip flop rear hub that would work great for commuting.
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Re: Commmuter / Road Bike [Yarf] [ In reply to ]
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I've been commuting on a Bianchi Veloce for about 5 years. It is a steel framed bike with Campi components and has been bulletproof maintenance wise. I think they're selling for around $1,000 now. I like the steel frame because of the abuse a commuting bike can get with curbs, potholes, etc. I really like how solid the Campi components have been. I've had no fuss with either derailleur, brakes, etc.
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Re: Commmuter / Road Bike [Yarf] [ In reply to ]
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I bought a fuji robauix (sp?) off of ebay for $750. 105 components and made of Al. It so far has been a great comuter.

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Re: Commmuter / Road Bike [Yarf] [ In reply to ]
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Get one of the new ones with disk brakes. Discs will keep maintenece a bit lower (brakes pads and rims). I am getting the REI Novara Big Buzz - straight bars, disc brakes, road geometry. $700. I like straight bars for winter (easier to ride with gloves on), and I put on road bars for warmer weather. I do from 13 to 40 miles a day commuting and I am really looking forward to this bike. A couple other companies have disc-brake road bikes, usually marketed as either touring bikes or cyclocross bikes. Cannondale is one, I think Giant has one too.



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Re: Commmuter / Road Bike [Yarf] [ In reply to ]
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Get a cyclocross bike... fits wider tires... built to take punishment but still has the faster road geometry...

They are also cheaper than a road bike

More maneuverable than a touring bike...
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Re: Commmuter / Road Bike [taku] [ In reply to ]
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Another vote for a cyclocross bike. I ride and race my commter and it works out great. Straight bar is not needed, you can get the brake levers for upright riding that a lot of cyclocross racers use. $800 for my Jamis Nova last year. Just put on some good pedals and some smooth tires.

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Re: Commmuter / Road Bike [Yarf] [ In reply to ]
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Adam,

I'm a big fan of using a fixed-gear bike for commuting and off-season training. For everything you ever wanted to know about fixed gears, check out http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed/index.html.

You won't spend much money, there's little risk of a thief being able to ride it, the training benefits can be significant, and the fun factor will be huge. Feel free to e-mail me directly if you have any specific questions about fixed-gear bikes.

Michael Bey
Last edited by: Michael Bey: May 15, 03 17:56
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