Daily commuter
06-23-20, 04:46 PM
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Daily commuter
Looking to buy my first road bike for commuting to work. Distance is about 30km total. I have narrowed it down to these two bikes and am wondering if these are a good option and if so what one is the better bike. I am 5'10
Opus Vivace $600
-Shimano Ultegra parts
-Aluminum frame
usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/35933234
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Devinci Chicane $500
Recently upgraded wheels (Mavic CXP) and tires (Gatorskin 700x23). New rear cassette (12-13-15-18-21-24-28-32) combined with the 52-42-30 chainrings up front
usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/Devinci-Chicane---Ex-Cond--Upgraded-500_35975539
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Mike
Opus Vivace $600
-Shimano Ultegra parts
-Aluminum frame
usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/35933234
Or
Devinci Chicane $500
Recently upgraded wheels (Mavic CXP) and tires (Gatorskin 700x23). New rear cassette (12-13-15-18-21-24-28-32) combined with the 52-42-30 chainrings up front
usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/Devinci-Chicane---Ex-Cond--Upgraded-500_35975539
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Mike
06-23-20, 06:08 PM
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I am not familiar with either brand but generally I would think the Opus is probably too big. Secondly the gearing doesn't look great if you have any hills. The Devinci seems like a better size and the gearing should handle just about anything.
If you're planning to ride in the rain or will likely be caught in the rain, you might want to consider something that you can put fenders on. They make fenders to fit just about any bike but you need room for them.
If you're planning to ride in the rain or will likely be caught in the rain, you might want to consider something that you can put fenders on. They make fenders to fit just about any bike but you need room for them.
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