My sister will be getting a new commuter, she is interested in a rigid, road-focused, performance orientated flat bar cycle. Budget is $1000 and under. She will be living in the Pacific NW, riding approximately 4 miles a day.

Here are her options so far.

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COMMUTERS

1) Giant FCR 1 $800



http://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/030...06&model=11327

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2) kona dew deluxe $600




http://www.konaworld.com/shopping_ca...7&parentid=253

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3) Trek Soho $1259



http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike...d=1036000&f=22

Trek SU200 $459



http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike...d=1034000&f=23
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4) Specialized SirrusComp $880



http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13178

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5) Cannondale Bad Boy $750



http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/06/CUSA/model-6BR.html
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6) Rocky Mountain RC 30 $700



http://www.bikes.com/bikes/2006/city/rc-30.aspx
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8) Diamondback Century 06 $700



http://www.diamondback.com/items.asp...d=4&itemid=185
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9) Raleigh Route 24 $700



http://www.raleighusa.com/items.asp?deptid=5&itemid=303
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10) Jamis Coda Comp $825



http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/06_codacomp.html
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