I'm in the market for a commuter cycle (again). I'm ready to ditch the unused gym membership, get more audiobook listening time in, save some gas money, and maybe be a little greener.
I've done some window shopping online and realized that I don't know shit about bikes. I had a 2008 Specialized Crosstrail when I lived in SF post-college, and I wasn't too happy with it. Granted, it still seems like a better choice than a road bike but it was slow and heavy. Fixies would outpace me most of the time. I sold it once I started a new job that was farther away that I felt reasonable for to bike.
After last months move, I'm about 15 miles from my regular job and would like to start cycling again. If anyone has any brand/model recommendations, I'd greatly appreciate them!
Here's what I think I want (or don't):
Thank you in advance!
I've done some window shopping online and realized that I don't know shit about bikes. I had a 2008 Specialized Crosstrail when I lived in SF post-college, and I wasn't too happy with it. Granted, it still seems like a better choice than a road bike but it was slow and heavy. Fixies would outpace me most of the time. I sold it once I started a new job that was farther away that I felt reasonable for to bike.
After last months move, I'm about 15 miles from my regular job and would like to start cycling again. If anyone has any brand/model recommendations, I'd greatly appreciate them!
Here's what I think I want (or don't):
- $500 - $750 pre-tax price point. If I knew more about bikes I could justify a $1k+ model.
- Hybrid/City/Urban Commuter style
- Lightest body possible
- Decent hill gears
- Not a fixed gear
- Don't need a step-thru frame
- Something like a:
Thank you in advance!
