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Old 07-17-08 | 05:37 PM
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From: Kitchener, ON

Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU

Well, thought I'd ask you guys - what with your Cervelos and Wiliers - about a bike for this winter. I'll be using it to take the same commute up to Humber that shapelike currently does, right up until December. I'm currently doing that same commute on my Capo and CAAD9, but neither will cut it come foul weather this winter. I've been thinking about a cross bike, but I'm not sure if there's a better choice out there. Here's a short list of what I've researched:

-Jamis Aurora Elite - good frame, decent 'train, crap wheels, & takes fenders
-Jamis Nova Pro - frame is 7005 with carbon stays. 'train isn't as good as the Aurora. Takes fenders
-Devinci Tosca SL2 - nice, but waaay over-priced
-Kona JTS - all'round nice bike. good price. Unsure if it will take fenders
-Steelwool Sweet City SS - nice bike, good price, but unsure of max tire clearance w/fenders
-Cannondale 'cross - another c'dale?
-Specialized Tricross SS - mad-max option. Like the SS/FG option in the winter. Unsure of decent shops which sell Specialized (Cycle Solutions?).

I'm probably overlooking a ton of brands, but the basic criteria seem to be:
130mm spacing
Fender capability w/clearance for cross-style tires
Under $1500
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