Joined: Sep 2005
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From: "The Last Best Place"
Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
You can't go wrong with any of the big name hybrids but let me give you another idea for a commuter anyway....
Find a decent hardtail, you may already have one, replace the fork, put on fenders and a rack, add the tires that fit your surface (you can go from 1" to over 2" and I love that versatility), and you'll have a bombproof and versatile commuter every bit as effective as any of the bikes mentioned in this thread.
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