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Originally Posted by StormShadow
Good afternoon cyclers.
I am here to ask for a quick bit of advice. I have had enough of two things in my life; driving in traffic to work and, my treadmill. Thus, I have decided to become a bicycle commuter. I have a route planned (around 15km) that will keep me on pathways or low traffic roads. I also know very little to nothing about cycling. I have a budget of about a 1000 dollars and intend to buy my bike at the end of sept (hopefully when things are on sale).
I appreciate any advice anyone can offer.
Thanks
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Id say figure out your route before you buy a bike / tires. If it's all pathway in, get your skinny tires, but if you're bashing a lot of curbs or going to be doing winter riding - I'd go with a semi-slick mountain bike tire. Your choice of steed/tires will differ by winter or summer.
If you do choose to ride in the snow (and it's very do-able if you're office is located in a good place downtown) know that no matter what you put on your bike it's going to take a beating. SLX, XTR - it's all going to bathe in salt. That said, discs were a godsend when I splurged for a set of mechanical discs.... (way less work).
Do a search for me in this thread, I have a big post about my winter riding advice in here somewhere.
This thread makes me sad... my job has changed and riding in is no longer practical....
