Just permanantly broke my Cannondale mountain bike winter commuter so it looks like I need to hunt down a cheap bike with 26 inch rims for snow commuting. Just not worth getting fixed. Any suggestions? Ill use it about 20 days out of the year so not looking to spend over $500 new or over $300 used.

(Have studded tires, and plenty of parts that can be swapped off the old bike)


Ride distance is 15-20 miles each way - temperatures run 5 F to 40 F - 80% in daylight, would be happy to switch to cheap igh with 26 inch wheels if there is such a creature.