Originally Posted by
dynaryder
Rolling my eyes at you dissing a type of bike because it doesn't fit into your world view.
You're talking about a comfort bike. Lots of hybrids under 30lbs(every one I currently own,in fact) and many with rigid forks.
Specs? If you're rocking higher-end parts,then you need to compare it to a higher-end hybrid. Otherwise it's totally apples-to-oranges.
Braving hills? I live at the second highest point in DC. I do alot of steep hills. Come to DC and climb Loughboro from Sibley hospital to Ward Circle.
Your opinion. I liked my cross bike. Also like my touring bike. And my road bikes. And my hybrids.
I didn't say there was anything wrong with drops,did I? No,I said that most of the advantages over flat bars were mooted in city riding.
Let's not forget the OP's question is asking for options on CXer's for commuting.
Most "opinions" may be biased 1 way or the other, so don't get so sensitive.
I'm not the only to have the same view on hybrids, IMO they a bit or a cash grab.
IMO= in my opinion.
When you have world class mountains to climb, please come back @ me. We have nice CAT 2-4 hills in our city, & a few really nice CAT 1-HC climbs just outside the city.
They're known for skiing, & snowboarding(2010 Winter Olympics), but will like to climb, & descend them on our bikes "round here".
Lighten up a bit & read into the smilies...
Edit: Just realized I was in the Commuting Forums.
I was multitasking in the Commuting, & CX forums, & confused the 2 threads I was posting in.