Inexpensive, simple, commuter bike thread
 

How about we use this thread to post our finds for new, inexpensive bikes that already include some of the nice-to-have things for commuting (racks, fenders, etc.) Under $700 perhaps?

Funny, a couple of years ago new bikes like these were hard to find in the US. Just goes to show that perhaps there is a market for more than just sport/racing bikes. ;)

For those of you who rock flat commutes, this retro looking Schwinn single speed is schweet at it's current sale price of 300 bucks!

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...00_20000_28506
http://www.performancebike.com/image...4-BRN-SIDE.jpg

Looking for gears and disc brakes? This Schwinn is currently on sale at Performance for 500 bucks!

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...00_20000_28506
http://www.performancebike.com/image...7-WHI-SIDE.jpg

The Schwinn World Avenue is also on sale for 500 bucks

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...05_20000_20500
http://www.performancebike.com/image...6-BLU-SIDE.jpg

My N+1 after 10 months commuting.
2008 Marin Muirwoods $350 + tax
Bar ends $20
Bike computer with cadence $35
Rear Rack $33
Nokia picnic igloo converted into pannier $0.
2 weeks and 150 miles.
-G

I really like that. And I've been trying to convince my father-in-law that this is just the kind of bike he needs. He is convinced that he needs a hybrid with lots of gears "for longer rides." I can't seem to convince him that more gears don't make you go farther.

this one looks like it has potential don't see the price but recall it being in the 300-400 range


http://www.pakebikes.com/nunubatmobile.html

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...d/pakebike.jpg

The Giant Transend DX lists for just over $500

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...le/2306/32162/
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_uploa...d-DX-Brown.jpg

Giant Suede GX comes in around $600...check out that chainguard!

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...le/2307/32168/
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_uploa...atte-Black.jpg

How can I forget the Electra Amsterdam Classic 3i

http://www.bowcycle.com/bc09/images/...classic-3i.jpg

My inexpensive commuter:

I would totally ride this bike. It looks really nice. I might throw a fixed hub on it, maybe not.

The Bianchi Milano Citta makes the cut at about $650

http://www.bikyle.com/images/BikesSp...ittaBlk_08.jpg

The Trek Allant can be found for under $500

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/...82930a1175.jpg

Specialized Globe Vienna Deluxe starts in the $600 range

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_G1N4SIcd-j...Deluxe_D-F.jpg

Kona Smoke $425 just needs a rack.

http://www.konaworld.com/09bikes/small/T2K9_SMOKE.jpg


http://www.konaworld.com/09_smoke_u.cfm

Supposedly coming to Chicago, soon. Anyone want a dealership for them ?

http://www.velorbis.com/

This bike is basically the same one I bought a year ago, but with a different name. The Megarange cassette is awesome in a commuter.

$269, free shipping.

http://bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/grav_dutch.htm

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...chwht_2100.jpg

A BF favorite, The Giant Cypress;

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...ikepics004.jpg

Gary Fisher Simple City 3 lists right at $600

http://memo.ryecroft.net/wp-content/..._3-480x360.jpg

My next ride ^.

http://www.khsbicycles.com/Images/Bi...urban-x-09.jpg
Urban-X
$439

http://media.rei.com/media/b/1260724.jpg
Novara Buzz V Bike
$449.00

I'll take s**t for these, but whatever.

http://www.schwinnbike.com/SchwinnFi...WORS_264_1.jpg
World S
$429.99

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03...48_500X500.jpg
Mongoose Paver
$132.00

No worries...I posted Schwinns early on. ;)
I don't care what brand a bike is or who sells it...if it works it works.

http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/produ...p5587775dt.jpg
Huffy Commuter
$149.99

Out of curiousity, I wonder how many folks started commuting after coming here?

It's really lovely to see the proliferation of useful bikes. I was in the bike business from 1978 through 1984, and it was nearly impossible to buy these. You had to buy a road bike and change a whole lot of parts.

I'm guessing these bikes come with pedals and kickstands, too.

That's my choice if I buy a new bike for commuting.