Utility Cycling - butchers bikes / cycle truck / Short John comparison

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mat_brook
02-06-12, 04:51 AM
Has anyone ever done a review of these types of bikes, a like for like comparison?

Would quite like to get one, quite liking the Soma Tradesman.

Mat


DAME
02-07-12, 06:43 PM
I was just on the Soma website this week looking at the tradesman, but can't get over a price point of $599....for $400 more, I can have a complete Civia Halstead. You lose a disc brake in the back, but it's less expensive and serves the same purpose.

Either way, good luck on your search....I still haven't found a good review comparing bikes.

DAME
02-13-12, 02:31 AM
http://www.thebikebiz.com/category-s/199.htm

Civia Halstead is on sale now for $799....tempting, very tempting. I can't believe no one has a comment on this topic. I guess most people have xtracycles or front and rear racks.