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Old 06-17-2011, 06:03 PM   #5
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The cyclocross is a good choice.

I'd been looking at getting a road bike after riding a cheapie mountain bike for years (including from Surrey to Seattle), but decided against it due to lack of braze-ons for a rack.

That pretty much left me with the choice of a touring bike or cyclocross. I found the cyclocross just that bit more versatile (I have no hesitation cutting through a park or on gravel/peat trails) and was able to get one new for much cheaper than the lowest entry-level touring bikes (which all seem to start around $1400).

Riding is so much more pleasurable than driving or taking transit, and it's one of the easiest ways to get fit.

Plus I like racing other commuters to work in the morning. It's more of a wake up than a cup of coffee.

2010 Masi Speciale CX
Cromoly frame.
Tiagra in the front, 105 in the back.
$1000.


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