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10-03-07, 12:30 AM
Hello all,
I commute a few miles to and from school each day. My commute is mostly through rolling suburban streets, but also includes a few passages through wooded areas with bumps and dips. The commute is very tough on the old road bike that I usually ride.
I am looking for an lightweight, light-duty (preferably aluminum) mountain bike that is good for commuting on paved streets but can also handle some rougher terrain. I'd like something with a small amount of front suspension travel so that I can hop around a bit on the wooded paths without breaking anything.
The bike doesn't have to be anything fancy, expensive, or new. Can anyone suggest a bike that might work for me? Thanks!
I commute a few miles to and from school each day. My commute is mostly through rolling suburban streets, but also includes a few passages through wooded areas with bumps and dips. The commute is very tough on the old road bike that I usually ride.
I am looking for an lightweight, light-duty (preferably aluminum) mountain bike that is good for commuting on paved streets but can also handle some rougher terrain. I'd like something with a small amount of front suspension travel so that I can hop around a bit on the wooded paths without breaking anything.
The bike doesn't have to be anything fancy, expensive, or new. Can anyone suggest a bike that might work for me? Thanks!