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hmmhmmcamo · 06-13-2012, 08:59 PM

Hi folks. I’m hoping to get some advice on becoming a commuter cyclist.

For the next couple years I’m going to be working about 30km from my home and will be able to bike path it almost the whole way. I’m not brave enough to deal with city traffic (even in little old Victoria), but having the bike path option almost makes it a no brainer and I’m getting pretty excited about riding a lot more and losing some weight.

My initial thoughts about budget were in the $800-$1200 range for the bike. I’m planning on going on some test rides this weekend, so I’m hoping to hear some thoughts about what I’ve been looking at.

Specialized Sirrus Comp
http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/bik...rus/sirruscomp

Trek 7.5 FX Disc
http://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/bikes...x/7_5_fx_disc#

Kona Dr Dew
http://www.konaworld.com/asphalt_com...content=dr_dew

One thing I’m having trouble deciding on is disc vs V brakes. It sounds like the disc brakes are better in the rain, but is there really that big a difference?

Does anyone have any other recommendations? I can go above my initial budget so suggest whatever.

Thanks.

06-13-2012, 08:59 PM	#522
hmmhmmcamo Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Victoria Exp:	Hi folks. I’m hoping to get some advice on becoming a commuter cyclist. For the next couple years I’m going to be working about 30km from my home and will be able to bike path it almost the whole way. I’m not brave enough to deal with city traffic (even in little old Victoria), but having the bike path option almost makes it a no brainer and I’m getting pretty excited about riding a lot more and losing some weight. My initial thoughts about budget were in the $800-$1200 range for the bike. I’m planning on going on some test rides this weekend, so I’m hoping to hear some thoughts about what I’ve been looking at. Specialized Sirrus Comp http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/bik...rus/sirruscomp Trek 7.5 FX Disc http://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/bikes...x/7_5_fx_disc# Kona Dr Dew http://www.konaworld.com/asphalt_com...content=dr_dew One thing I’m having trouble deciding on is disc vs V brakes. It sounds like the disc brakes are better in the rain, but is there really that big a difference? Does anyone have any other recommendations? I can go above my initial budget so suggest whatever. Thanks.