Going back to my Tarmac as a daily commuter and will
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Going back to my Tarmac as a daily commuter and will
let my HardRock be the family fun bike. I love my new HardRock and like being able to hop up on the sidewalks when traffic gets to be a bit much, but even with new tires the Rock is a slug on hills and is killing me. I guess I was expecting too much from a mtn bike commuter.
So I'm now in the market for a new durable cummuter that has some speed; can anyone suggest any bikes that will fit the bill? I'd like to have a commuter that I can load down with panniers, is still fast, mobile and durable enough for inner city traffic; and yes it needs to be able to climb like a mountain goat.
So I'm now in the market for a new durable cummuter that has some speed; can anyone suggest any bikes that will fit the bill? I'd like to have a commuter that I can load down with panniers, is still fast, mobile and durable enough for inner city traffic; and yes it needs to be able to climb like a mountain goat.
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Sounds like a cyclocross or touring bike would round out your stable. I chose both, a Jamis Aurora and a Specialized Tri-cross.
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Thanks Hot Potato, I don't know much about the Jamis Aurora but I like the fact that it's steel; now I just need to find a dealer so I can test ride one. The Tri-cross seems to be more expensive and is Aluminum; I'd really like to have a steel commuter as part of my stable. Thanks again for the suggestions.
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IMO there is nothing better than a good sturdy steel commuter, I can load the crap out of my Cross - check that is fully loaded with racks and fenders, and it still rides like butter and handles like its not carrying any weight.
I upgraded from my mt bike commuter to a steel frame cyclocross and haven't looked back since.
I upgraded from my mt bike commuter to a steel frame cyclocross and haven't looked back since.
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+1 on the cyclocross bike. If your looking for steel I would also suggest looking to Bianchi and surly. They both carry steel commuter friendly bikes. The latter seems to be a fav for commuters here.
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How much you wanna spend?
Cause I'd suggest an Rivendell Atlantis for really loading it up or a Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen for something closer to a road bike but still fits fatty tires and can handle light loads. Both have comfortable touring geometry.
But you probably don't want to spend that much.
Cause I'd suggest an Rivendell Atlantis for really loading it up or a Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen for something closer to a road bike but still fits fatty tires and can handle light loads. Both have comfortable touring geometry.
But you probably don't want to spend that much.
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How much you wanna spend?
Cause I'd suggest an Rivendell Atlantis for really loading it up or a Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen for something closer to a road bike but still fits fatty tires and can handle light loads. Both have comfortable touring geometry.
But you probably don't want to spend that much.
Cause I'd suggest an Rivendell Atlantis for really loading it up or a Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen for something closer to a road bike but still fits fatty tires and can handle light loads. Both have comfortable touring geometry.
But you probably don't want to spend that much.
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Out of left field...if you want something different and with some bling, have a look at a Kona Kapu. Italian steel, plenty quick, very stable. I picked one up recently and love the ride. Tons of clearance for larger tires (I'm running 28s and it looks like 35s would fit), rack mounts, and a very classic look.
I wouldn't leave one locked to an outside rack with no security, though. Not exactly low-key.
I wouldn't leave one locked to an outside rack with no security, though. Not exactly low-key.