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01-20-13 | 07:46 PM

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daredevil

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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

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Originally Posted by calstar

Originally Posted by xtrajack

As a rule a MTB with slicks and a solid fork, make a good choice for a commuter.

Maybe now??

among my many bicycles, my two main commuters are both converted mt bikes with solid forks, one with 1.5 slicks, 1 with Nokian studs, both fully fendered and racked. Love the riding position, the wide gear range for when I'm carrying a load, and the general versatility.

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