i went uber cheap. This morning i picked up a used Motobecane Fanton Cross uno on C-list. It fit came with a lock and has an intigrated custom altoid Box LED front rear flasher, with various flash modes. I could not pass it up for $250. We'll see how it does for commuting duty for the next few months.

I replaced the brakes today. So I'll be save on the road. I have a few other upgrades and defered maintanance items that need addressing but I'll take my time. I'll get some cool photos of the light boxes. not sure I've ever seen anything like this.

I appreciate all the suggestions and am sure all suggestions are actually a better bike than this one, but as mentioned by a few i could not justify the extra money when my commuting regiment is yet be proven. If it works out I have no problem paying top $$$$ for better bike.

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