commuting bike
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commuting bike
Hey everyone, is there a bike made for commuting that has geometry more like a road bike, but that you are still able to use a rack on the back. I currently use my mountain bike, but would like something that is a little faster.
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Surly Cross Check y'all knew someone had to say it
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looks like a pretty decent bike, couldn't find out much about pricing. What kind of racks do they accommodate for? I do like how they can handle a 32 tire though. My commute to work does have a gravel road on it. Any other brands of bike?
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Most lower to mid level cyclocross bikes will fit the bill,as well as many non-competition-specific road bikes.
Examples:
https://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=rove
https://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=jake#1
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/secteur
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/tricross
https://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/stee...mmutertouring/
Examples:
https://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=rove
https://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=jake#1
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/secteur
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/tricross
https://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/stee...mmutertouring/
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A 90's race oriented mountain bike with a rigid fork and long stem is another alternative - you can easily be as aero as a rider on the drops on a Surly, but you'll save a lot of money and have a more agile bike.
And unless you are anorexic or riding a much better gravel road than I have ever seen, I'd suggest a wider tyre than 32mm - a 40mm or 1.6 slick at least.
And unless you are anorexic or riding a much better gravel road than I have ever seen, I'd suggest a wider tyre than 32mm - a 40mm or 1.6 slick at least.
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