Originally Posted by
Kvnlau7
What i want is a commuter FG that is light and nimble but with brakes.
What would be a sweetspot value wise?
A classic 531 framed road bike w/ horizontal dropouts and mudguard/rack eyelets converted to FG would be an excellent value, light/nimble enough and practical for commuting. A commuter is subjected to lousy weather, thieves, parking rack abuse and mule-like hauling requirements. New and shiny w/o fittings for practical accessories may not be optimal for prosaic commuter use.
As always, suit yourself.
-Bandera