Originally Posted by
EmptyWallet
Those Trek's look nice!!
So Trek or Redline?
is the 8.3 really worth it over the 8.2?
The uptick in price gets you the capacity to lock out the fork.
Truth be told, of all the model lines bandied about, the one that probably makes the most sense for a beginner looking to commute on mixed surfaces is the Trek 8.1 DS. Rigid fork, wide tires, rack/fender ready, frame/fork have disc tabs. Added benefit is it is one of the lower cost options mentioned, leaving you room to accessorize (or save up for your next bike).