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Old 07-05-09, 06:21 PM
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Need a solid bike for commuting

I just started looking for a bike to commute to work and I've found there's not a lot of used bikes around... so my only option right now is a cheap new bike... the three that I've looked at so far are:
Rocky Mountain Metro 5
Miele Verona
Devinci - I didn't see what model. (600$)

do any of you have any thoughts on these brands? which are better, etc?
Thanks so much!
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Originally Posted by newhere
I just started looking for a bike to commute to work and I've found there's not a lot of used bikes around... so my only option right now is a cheap new bike... the three that I've looked at
wait, so why not a used a bike?
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I've looked through lots of ads for used bikes... but a lot of them are terrible, and there doesn't seem to be many available right now.
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devincis look heavy and slow
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Is it possible to test-ride any of them? Sometimes one bike will just feel right, while a nearly identical bike from another manufacturer won't.
Rocky Mountains have good wheels, if that's any help.
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How long is your commute? Do you want to ride in rain, or only in pleasant weather? Do you want to do this year-round, or just for the summer? Will you ride during the dark?

There is nothing particularly wrong with any of the bikes you mention (although I have never heard of the Davinci). But for a short sunny commute, you could commute on a child's BMX and not have too awful a time with it. For longer rides, you want to think road bike rather than hybrid; for all-weather commuting, you want to pick a bike that can take full fenders. Also, buy from a good bike shop, not from Wal-Mart or Target or a similar box store.
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Originally Posted by newhere
I just started looking for a bike to commute to work and I've found there's not a lot of used bikes around... so my only option right now is a cheap new bike... the three that I've looked at so far are:
Rocky Mountain Metro 5
Miele Verona
Devinci - I didn't see what model. (600$)

do any of you have any thoughts on these brands? which are better, etc?
Thanks so much!
if money is an issue, you can buy a 14 speed touring bike (Dawes Lightning Sport) for much less... it *is* a solid bike but it does have "retro" style stem shifters... but its a solid commuter bike with eyelets for fenders and rack. I got mine about 2 years ago for 240.00 (which included shipping...).

the seller is "chicabike" on ebay...
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Yes, as someone else asked -
1. How long is your commute?
2. Do you want to ride in rain, or only in pleasant weather?
3. Do you want to do this year-round, or just for the summer? (and related, where do you live and do you get snow?)
4. Will you ride during the dark? (though this doesn't make much of a difference in which bike to buy)
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