Commuting - New bikes with Nexus 8

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uprightbent
08-12-05, 05:17 PM
I'm trying to compile a list of new bike choices available (in USA or by mail) with an 8 speed hub. I rode the Breezer Uptown 8 and have my eyes on several more, the Uptown 8 seems expensive at $849 but nice. I'm sure the wealth of knowledge here will add some bikes I didn't know existed. European commuters like the Kettler are fine as long as I can find one here in the US. Any choices besides the Nexus 8? I'm aware of the amazing Rohloff but I've heard the hub itself is $1,500? I guess I should say I'll be riding the bike mainly on paved trails/ roads 5-10 miles per day with the occasional 20-30 mile ride. Some hills but nothing extreme. Suspension fork not needed but I do like a suspension seatpost. 700 wheels would be more appealing than 26's.

Thanks in advance for reponding to my first post.

PaulH
08-12-05, 06:14 PM
Bikes @ Vienna has all sorts of bikes, including Kettler and Breezer. Given that parking in the DC area can be $10 a day or more, I'd consider $849 chump change.

Paul
kb0tnv
08-12-05, 06:29 PM
Novara Fusion - I had my eye on it for a while...

http://tinyurl.com/4gpfx

Keep Cycling,

Jeff

dynaryder
08-13-05, 02:53 AM
Cannondale makes one:
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/05/cusa/model-5MRFF.html

Not cheap,but well made. One of the dealers in MD carries a made-in-China off brand that has a Nexus hub and shaft drive. I've heard they've got alot of rolling resistance and are only ok quality.
CBBaron
08-13-05, 07:30 AM
How's the SRAM Spectro S7 compare to the Nexus 8? The Burley Runabout 7 comes with the SRAM S7 hub gear.
Craig