Originally Posted by billkelm
Just had my bike stolen last night. I live in Minnesota & commute (not far) every day year round.
Am looking to get a new bike in the $300+ range.
I like the raised handlebars (bad back), Grip shift (easier to shift when I'm wearing big leather mittens in the wintertime), and something not too heavy.
I've seen:
Specialized crossroads sport $319
Giant Cypress DX $299
Raleigh 2004 SC300 Comfort bike $399
Any opinions on these or others that I should look at?
thanks
The term "comfort bike' scares me because I think "slow and heavy". I understand the upright riding posture may suit you. The Raleigh has much fatter tires that will slow you down, so personally, among those three, I'd go for one of the others since they have faster wheels.