neoz

I'm having a hard time deciding between these two bikes. (Trek 7000 or Bianchi Avenue) My old Bianchi Alante hybridized MTB has done me well, but the frame has always been too small.

I rode the Trek at my LBS and really liked it. The upright geometry felt great, I'm sure I'd put more miles on something so comfortable. The Bianchi dealer is in the next town over, and hope to visit it next week.

Originally I'd pictured one of those cool flat bar road bikes, or perhaps building one, but I'm not sure that would stand up to the daily commuting and errand-running I plan. Maybe I'm wrong, though.

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone with opinions on either of these.

A_Str8

I just got a Trek 7000 a few weeks ago and I'm loving it.

bikedaddy

I have a Trek 7100 and find it to great for commuting. The one problem I find with a hybrid is that now that I am in better shape I want to go faster than it will allow me.

gerv 

I bought a Bianchi Avenue as my commuter. Liked the fact that it didn't have a suspension fork. But hated the handlebars and ended up replacing them with an NorthRoads type. Had a problem with the rear wheel after 2000 miles and had to replace it. The rear derailleur isn't the best quality, but it still works after about 4000 miles. Overall, it's OK for the price. I don't think the low-end Trek will be any better on quality and I think it has a suspension fork. Right?

A_Str8

Heh - looking at the pics, I would prefer the Bianchi handlebars better than the trek. At some point I might switch to a straight handlebar