Originally Posted by
highrpm
That 7.5 wheel has fewer spokes. Will it hold up as well as the 7.4 wheel? I'm talking about a commute down sidewalks with the occasional bump to hop a curb here and there.
Buy the bike that speaks to you. Truth is, both bikes can be set up as commuters and should be more than acceptable. FWIW, the weak point of bikes in the $700 to $1,000 price point is frequently the stock wheels. If you find yourself doing a lot of commuting over rough or broken pavement you will probably be replacing the stock wheels and probably tires eventually anyway.