Originally Posted by
m_yates
I've been searching and searching for someone who has bought a new Trek SOHO with belt drive. I think it would make the perfect all-weather commuter. I'd love to own one, but have never ridden one. It is less than $1000, so please buy it and report back!
It has internal brakes, internal gears, fenders included, and braze ons for racks in the front and back, and the belt drive doesn't need grease and can't rust.
I second this guy, if you can find one, try the SOHO with a belt for us.
Otherwise, I ride an 08 Kona Dew Plus and it works well for my 20 mile round trip commute and is comfortable with the stock seat for this distance.
When you decide on a bike try to budget in any upgrades you want/need at the time. Rack, bags, new seat, etc can all add up quick.