Ultimate off the shelf at $750 +/-?
09-25-05, 11:03 PM
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Ultimate off the shelf at $750 +/-?
Hi,
Just wondering about others' perspectives. I need a larger frame (6-4, 63 cm road frame). I'd like a fast commuter. Was looking at Dews, but would prefer steel.
Thanks,
MP
Just wondering about others' perspectives. I need a larger frame (6-4, 63 cm road frame). I'd like a fast commuter. Was looking at Dews, but would prefer steel.
Thanks,
MP
09-26-05, 01:04 AM
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Look around in The Under $700 Road Bike Thread. They are not specifically commuters, but it's a good start.
I would also browse the Commuter Bike thread at the top of this page, which i'm too lazy to link. Sometimes posters list the price.
bk
I would also browse the Commuter Bike thread at the top of this page, which i'm too lazy to link. Sometimes posters list the price.
bk
09-26-05, 08:02 AM
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I like the Surly CrossCheck and the Jamis Aurora. These are dropbar tourers and cyclocross bikes which is what I like for commuting. Both are steel and come with decent components. Both also come in a 62cm size.
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09-26-05, 09:11 AM
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I second the nomination of the Jamis Aurora...never been around the Surly though. Aurora has all the braze-ons and is smooth as butter. I don't know how or why, but the 2003 model is a couple pounds lighter than the current version...and they only go for about $400 on e-bay now and then...
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Originally Posted by Baggsy
I second the nomination of the Jamis Aurora...never been around the Surly though. Aurora has all the braze-ons and is smooth as butter. I don't know how or why, but the 2003 model is a couple pounds lighter than the current version...and they only go for about $400 on e-bay now and then...
Craig
