You guys that think you need a 1000.00 bike, just to say it's a bike, kills me. If I had the funds to get a 1000.00 or more bike, I still would not. I don't think a bike should cost as much as a motorcycle. Hell for 1700.00 I could go get a new 250 cc motorcycle.

So far I have 3268 miles on the Denali. I have not changed any thing out on it yet. The tubes that came with the Bike are cheap and the rim tape is also. I have had 2 flats on it so far, one on front and one on the rear. Both was caused by the cheap rim tape. So I have patch the tubs and replaced the rim tape. other then that all I have done to it is stuff that any one can do. Like adjust the breaks and derailers. So don't come in here telling me that you guys think what you think. I know a good bike when I ride one. If you guys would close your walets and open you eyes, then maybe you could see the value of a bike in a new light.

Now as far as a good commuter goes. You don't need a high dollar racing bike. Nor do you need a light bike that needs a lot of adjusting all the time. So a 30 lbs bike that is well built well do the commuter just fine. Not only does a 30 lbs bike build up the legs faster but it well make you stronger faster then a light bike well.