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.

http://files.dahon.com/images/bikes/...09/speedd7.jpg

Dahon Speed D7
$479.00

7-speed
Rack
Fenders
Er, folds.

http://www.dahon.com/us/speedd7.htm

Another option would be:

http://files.dahon.com/images/bikes/...curved3-us.jpg

Dahon Curve D3
$599

3-speed hub
Rack
Fenders
Er, folds too.

http://www.dahon.com/us/curved3.htm

Last time I took Cheri bike shopping, I test rode a folder just for the heck of it. She started laughing so hard she about fell on the floor. She said all she could picture was me riding that bike in either a Shriner's hat or a clown outfit. :o

My wife says I look like a circus bear riding my foldies but happily takes my best foldie when I ride with her on weekends.

:D

These days I look like a circus bear with a yellow hi-vis vest and a mirror-mounted helmet. It is not a pretty sight but I loves me foldies! Hahaha!

When I started looking for a bike 3 1/2 years ago, I couldn't find anything but mountain bikes and road bikes. I kept thinking I wanted something different, but didn't find anything close to these then. I kept thinking I wanted something like my (English) Grandfather's English three speed but with a few more gears, and probably would have thought "that's it" if I would have seen any of these bikes then.

Mods should make this a sticky.