Originally Posted by
Little Darwin
Instead of the DS series, you may want to include the Trek FX series.
If I planned to ride in the rain or snow, I would look seriously at models with disc brakes, otherwise, I would get a rim brake model, as I would get better components or save money.
Thanks for the input!
I have updated my potential bike list as follows:
Trek FX 7.2 Disc - $599
Novara Buzz - $599
2013 Raleigh Misceo 2.0 - $529 My LBS has quite a few 2013's available so the price is certainly appealing
Giant Roam 2 - $650 I'm strongly questioning whether or not I should consider this one since it has a front suspension fork which is probably cheap. I might still ride it just so I know for sure.
Of course, my lovely state is due for several more inches of snow tomorrow so who knows when I'll get to test ride anything!!
As always, any input on the bikes I've listed or other suggestions are sincerely appreciated!