Originally Posted by
matimeo
No way I would spend a grand or more on those bikes. Both outfitted with Sora components (not to rag on Sora, I just wouldn't pay that much for it) and the first one wouldn't even take decent fenders and the second has a steel fork.
OP- what's your price range?
Don't know whether you've noticed it or not but the prices of components and Groupsets have increased all across the board...
Besides, the Satellite and the Surly are both chromoly bikes, and the components can all be upgraded later. Therefore, well worth the initial investment, hands down!
Also, both the Jamis Coda series and the Jamis Satellite Series have adequate fender clearance. I know my Jamis, guy!
What you'll pay and what you consider expensive may not necessarily be agreed upon by others...
- Slim
PS.
The Trek Lane is made of Hi-Tensile steel and
NOT chromoly!