Agree. But also wonder what the freaking rush is about? Even if shipping is free, there may be shipping damage. The o.p. doesn't sound like an ace mechanic. Buy a four figure bike over here and lifetime service and tune-ups are guaranteed. There are more than four commuter bike models on the U.S. market. Europeans do not have the market cornered on capable, worthy, bikes suitable for commuting with. Walk into an LBS with four figures to spend and you just may ride out on a completely different bike from what you went in to buy. And you'd be alright in the end. You can't buy a bad bike for four figures. You just can't. It may not fit you, it may not have the right gearing, etc. but none of these details would make it an unsafe or unworthy bicycle to commute on. OTOH I commute just fine, really rather excellently all things considered, on a Schwinn that cost just $150 from the co-op. Fenders (Planet Bike) were included. $25.00 rack (Planet Bike Eco - 55lb capacity). Twin MagicShine headlights (~$150). A previous owner already removed every graphic off the bike except the head-badge. I'd really feel awful taking sandpaper to a brand new four figure bike. In fact, I wouldn't do it! FWIW.

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