Cyclocross bikes are great commuters. And disc brakes are very very nice to have around here.
Originally Posted by
HandPanther
The NB doesn't have disc brakes, but also lacks all the ugly decals, so I say it's a decent trade off and I can just change the brakes later. Is this a dumb idea? I can't really spend more than $1000 (ideally I'd like to spend around $900 so I can buy BIKESHORTS
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You really don't need bike shorts. Tell people you're getting ready for the Fremont Solstice ride.