Best 20 mile commute bike
04-23-05, 05:19 PM
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Best 20 mile commute bike
I have a specialized alez sport that I currently commute on. For a while I was thinking about going carbon for my commute. I soon found out that you cannot fit racks to a carbon bike. Now I am thinking about a cyclo cross bike. Maybe the Sequioa. I don't know if there is a high end allez with rack mounts. All the web sites are very shy about mentioning this sort of thing. Anyone have a commute bike now that gets good bang for the buck, or is a low end road bike the way to go for commuting?
04-23-05, 05:56 PM
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You can fit racks to a carbon bike and any bike without eyelets - you just need p-clips and knowledge that the frame is strong enough to support the load.
While I'm a very big fan of CX bikes what's wrong with your allez?
However if you really want a CX bike I strongly recommend buying one with disc brakes. Have a look at redline, cannondale, salsa and kona.
While I'm a very big fan of CX bikes what's wrong with your allez?
However if you really want a CX bike I strongly recommend buying one with disc brakes. Have a look at redline, cannondale, salsa and kona.
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Originally Posted by ajone825
Now I am thinking about a cyclo cross bike.
Anyone have a commute bike now that gets good bang for the buck
Anyone have a commute bike now that gets good bang for the buck
Great bike for the price. Full 105 (except hubs). Geometry and gearing very similar to many road bikes. Give it a look --> Jamis Nova cyclocross.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
