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05-22-08 | 12:28 AM

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Sirrus Rider

Velocommuter Commando

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 2,683

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From: Houston, Texas

Bikes: '88 Specialized Sirrus, '89 Alpine Monitor Pass, two '70 Raligh Twenties, '07 Schwinn Town & Country Trike, '07 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid

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Originally Posted by zackmini

I know there are a ton of threads about commuter bikes, but I have four in mind and want some others' opinions about the advantages/disadvantages of each one--if anyone has any of these bikes, please tell me how you like them.

About me and my commute:
I'm about 5' 9". I would commute 6 miles back and forth each work day, so 12 miles 5 days a week. The biggest incline would be a bridge across the East River (NYC).

The bikes I'm considering are:
1. The Novara Fusion: http://www.rei.com/product/744803
2. The Electra Amsterdam: http://www.electrabike.com/amsterdam/
3. The Kronan: usa site here: http://www.kronan.com/USA
pictures here: http://www.bouf.com/buy/product/1368
4. The Jorg & Olif Opa: http://www.jorgandolif.com/opa_scout.html

I haven't commuted by bike before, and I like how these look good, have nice features, etc. etc.
If you know a bike like these that would be nice, my requirements are
1. Rear bike rack
2. Front lights powered by dynamo
3. Under $800
4. Can ship to U.S.

Please tell me info on the above 4 bikes. Do you have one? How do you like it?

Thanks in advance everyone,
Zack

I'm with everyone else on this.. None of the above. If I were starting out absolutely cold I'd go with a Breezer the terrain and finances would dictate what model. Based on my own location which is Houston Texas and is relatively flat, at the very least I probably could get away with a Citizen. I'm usually in a midrange gear and only move up or down a gear occasionally so a three speed would be just fine. If you live in hillier terrain the Villager or the Uptown 8 would be the way to go. One thing I happen to like about the Breezers is they are already set with generator driven lights so you're not battery dependent.

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