Originally Posted by HiYoSilver
Maybe next year they will get it right, but still they are much closer to reality than they have ever been.
If I'm looking for a Trek "ultimate commuter", I'll go with the 520, thanks. It's not flashy by any stretch but it has eyelets for fenders, a rack, plenty of tire clearance, and yes, a triple.
http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2003/road/520.jsp
And they've been doing it for the last 20 y ears. The Portland is a trendy bike that misses the point.