Originally Posted by
jgedwa
Strikes me that instead of holding up the Varsinental as the long-lost ideal bike for the masses, we should be mourning the loss of the cheap 3 speed. I think that is the bike that suits more people's needs.
I would like to see someone market a reasonably priced bike with the following features:
-3 or 5 or 7 speed IGH
-aluminum rims
-flat or riser bars
-cheap but tough steel frame.
-no farging suspension of any kind
-big slick tires
If someone could produce this for about $400 and get it in an X-mart I think it might start a revolution.
jim
BOO YA! Here you go Jim:
Schiwnn Coffee:
$429.99
-3sp IGH
-aluminum rims
-north road bars
-steel frame
-no suspension
-big slick tires
-BONUS, fenders, rack chainguard
The "Willy" comes in at 399.99, the main difference is the 7 speed rear derailleur:
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