Originally Posted by
enigmaT120
On the occasions that I only had a two mile commute I just walked to work. It's not far enough to get a workout on a bike, nor is it worth the hassles of a bike, to me. I caught where the O.P. walks 5 miles at work, but that wouldn't be a problem either. I would still need to do something for a cardio workout.
Originally Posted by
sci_femme
2 miles? For that kind of distance you should be discussing hiking shoes, not bikes.
Well, there are quite a few times I walk into work, but after spending all day at work, a 45 min walk in blowing wind or rain is not as fun as a 10 minute bike ride
Also, I've found that my legs are much more sore and tired from walking than even a hearty ride. I don't do this for a workout, but I am pretty active in all aspects of my life. I don't own a car, so everything I do from commuting, to picking up groceries, to meeting up with friends is all done on bike. My main concern is making getting around as enjoyable and efficient as possible. Even on my 'slower days' I'm off doing something or riding longer into neighboring towns to shop.
Originally Posted by
no1mad
The big three are Trek, Specialized, and Giant. Depending on your preference on tire size, the
Jamis Satellite Sport satisfies everything on your list within budget.
That Janis looks really nice. I really like the 2011 model's blue / white color scheme
Originally Posted by
monsterpile
I don't know if you will really see that much of a difference if your commute is just 2 miles each way. Of course that shouldn't stop you from getting a new bike if you want. = ) There are numerous options out there. My vote would be something from Bikesdirect.com if you have the skills to put it together and all that jazz.
Well, I will admit that a small part of this is to just buy a new bike
I have had my current Trek for many a year now, and while it's done it's job decently, I want to find something which is more suited to the way I currently ride and the conditions I'll be experiencing. As I stated above, I use my bike for anything people would typically use a car for, so I'm interested in making my experience as efficient as possible.
Thanks for all the replies, everyone! Keep the ideas flowing
