Originally Posted by
GeneO
10 speed too - more easily upgraded than a 9 speed - if that matters.
No more 10spd commuters for me. My 8spd bikes got about a year and a half out of a chain,replacements were $18. My 9spd Safari gets about a year,maybe 13 months,replacements cost $25. My 10spd cross bike(gone now,stolen) got 8 maybe 9 months out of a chain,and replacements were $40.
Originally Posted by
Ciufalon
Might also check out REI if there is one in your area. Some good bikes, good warranty, currently 20% off for members (would be worth joining for the discount), and free shipping if it is ordered online. I think REI might have some bikes that might interest you.
For bikes,the 20% coupon is only good on house brand Novara,and free shipping only to an REI store location. They have the Zealo,which is a drop bar disc bike. I had its predecessor,the Road Buzz;returned it because it rode so badly,even with wider tires. Looked over the Zealo at the store,has the same style fork as the RB,but much less tire clearance. Wouldn't buy one unless I had a steel or CF fork sitting in the corner to transplant on.