I like the list that the OP has put together! However PUHLEASE use another picture on your Website that doesn't show you riding on the wrong side of the road, on the sidewalk, without a helmet
http://kentuckybicycling.com/2008-commuting-bikes/

When I was ready to bike commute (before learning about this forum), I thought to myself "what would be the best all around bike to do the job". I wanted a bike with fenders, chain-guard, lights, rack, bell, gears, pump, etc.

I didn't consider buying from a big box store. I researched options and came up with the Trek T-80. It came fully loaded out of the box for $599.

I posted a picture on page 2 of this thread (but no-one even commented on it) so I'll post it again.


What this bike has done for me is; caused me to lose weight, lowered my blood pressure, and blood sugar. I ride most days of the week throughout Maine winters, and have started to ride longer rides on the weekends. I think the price was a bargain for what I got. If I had to do it all again knowing what I now now, I'd probably go for Harris Cyclery's Bianchi San Jos8 Nexus-equipped road/touring bicycle. But that would have cost me significantly more than the Trek. I don't regret the purchase AT ALL (I love the bike). The closest thing I see to it now is the Bianchi Brillant (priced similarly as well).


I consider myself the average Joe when I was considering bike commuting. I wish every bike manufacturer had at least one similar product. If so, this country would be a better place. If people bought these entry level, fully loaded bikes and got "hooked" like I did, then people will be back in their LBS's looking to upgrade when they figured out their preferences.

For the spring I'm going to be blowing the cobwebs off my 1982 12 Speed Bianchi to use as a faster commuter. After a couple of years, as a present to myself, I'll probably get that San Jos8!

Thank you to this forum and the OP for compiling these bikes on a single page!