Originally Posted by Savas
Burley's commuter bike seems to have impressive specs. It features an inernally geared hub and rear brake, while the front brake is disc. Looks like it's made with some quality components, all steel frame. Also comes as a 27 speed deraillieur model.
http://www.burley.com/products/commu...unabout-27&i=0
I was impressed enough with the burley's spec's to seek out a test ride. I was impressed with the bike's build quality. The internal hub was as fine as they get - you have to ride a few to know what I mean. But what put me off was the roller brake in the rear. Compared to the disc brake in the front it offered no appreciable stopping power. I could tell it would take me quite some time to get used to squeezing the right lever 10 times as hard as the left lever in order to use both brakes simultaniously - if ever.
I built my own internal hub commuter on a Surly Crosscheck frame, with a Sram 7 speed and both front and rear V-brakes. I eventually tired of the weight and low gear mechanical friction issues and converted the bike to single speed.
Anyone wanna buy a 700c Sram 7 speed wheel and shifter cheap?
DanO