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Forum: Commuting

06-06-14, 11:22 AM

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Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

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Posted By mountainwalker

Bikes Direct Motobecane Cafe Sprint (like Fuji Absolute 1.4)? Anyone try BD?

A friend of a friend sent me a link to Bikes Direct - I was surprised to find their Motobecane Cafe Sprint, which has specs similar to a Fuji Absolute 1.4, with a carbon fork, flat bars and 700c...

Forum: Commuting

06-05-14, 12:00 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

Views: 10,060

Posted By mountainwalker

Fast Commuter/Weekend Fitness Bike w/Carbon Fork Recommendations?

So after looking around a bit and doing some research, I'm definitely gravitating toward faster bikes that will work well as a fast commuter and weekend fitness bike. 700c wheels (not super thick so...

Forum: Commuting

04-25-14, 12:38 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

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Posted By mountainwalker

Specialized Sirrus - too long and tall stem? Worth replacing?

This review below from Outslide Online claimed the Sirrus has a very long and tall (20-degree) stem that keeps you upright in town, but slows you up on longer road leisure rides. Sirrus owners,...

Forum: Commuting

04-25-14, 12:30 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

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Posted By mountainwalker

Agreed

Agreed

Forum: Commuting

04-25-14, 12:21 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

Views: 10,060

Posted By mountainwalker

Agreed

Agreed

Forum: Commuting

02-17-14, 12:45 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

Views: 10,060

Posted By mountainwalker

Balancing off-road capability + front suspension with road speed

I totally agree about the test riding - I'm just trying to narrow down type of bike and models first.

1) Could you totally shut out the front suspension fork on the lowest-priced two models for...

Forum: Commuting

02-16-14, 10:21 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

Views: 10,060

Posted By mountainwalker

Front suspension at cost of components? Crosstrail & Ariel vs. Sirrus and Vita

Thanks NoBrakeNate. Specialized makes great bikes, I especially like their mountain bikes like the Carve and Stumpjumper.

1) The Specialized Crosstrail and Ariel look like very nice bikes, but...

Forum: Commuting

02-16-14, 10:12 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

Views: 10,060

Posted By mountainwalker

The Trek FX 7.2 is on the short list. This is...

The Trek FX 7.2 is on the short list. This is exactly the type of bike I'm referring to. Though I'd replace the seat with a more plush larger seat sitting on springs. If going for a bike without a...

Forum: Commuting

02-16-14, 10:10 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

Views: 10,060

Posted By mountainwalker

The Trek FX 7.2 is on the short list. This is...

The Trek FX 7.2 is on the short list. This is exactly the type of bike I'm referring to. Though I'd replace the seat with a more plush larger seat sitting on springs.

Forum: Commuting

02-16-14, 10:09 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

Views: 10,060

Posted By mountainwalker

7 speed too limited?

PennyTheDog, thanks for the heads up - the included fenders are nice, but wouldn't 7 speed be pretty limited, especially for climbing?

Forum: Commuting

02-16-14, 07:43 PM

Replies: 32

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

Views: 10,060

Posted By mountainwalker

Recommendations for good commuter/hybrid bikes with 700c wheels

My wife and I are looking for good commuter bikes for everyday use for short commutes and errands of 3-5 miles each way, and for occasional weekend leisure rides of 20-40 miles. I'd sincerely...

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