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Old 16-07.-2007, 02:42 PM   #1
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Hi i have been commuting to work 13 miles each way through boston on some rough roads. I have been using a rigid mountain bike. I am interested in getting a road bike but am not sure if that would be the best bike to get for commuting exspecally in the winter time so i was thinking about mabey getting a cyclocross. What do you think would be the best allaround bike. Thank you for the help
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Old 18-07.-2007, 07:09 PM   #2
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Thank you all so much for your help you have all been so helpfull
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Old 21-07.-2007, 11:05 AM   #3
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Hi i have been commuting to work 13 miles each way through boston on some rough roads. I have been using a rigid mountain bike. I am interested in getting a road bike but am not sure if that would be the best bike to get for commuting exspecally in the winter time so i was thinking about mabey getting a cyclocross. What do you think would be the best allaround bike. Thank you for the help
Gary Fisher Montare. Road bike fast, mountain bike tough. or so G. Fish says, in reality, its a great all around bike.
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Old 21-07.-2007, 11:44 AM   #4
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many companies make hybrid/comfort bikes. they are a bit upright, but thats more comfy for most people, and they can be had with 700c wheels, and suspension forks. I bought my girlfriend a Trek 7100, and she can roll around pretty good. you definitely want suspension for rough roads, my road bike i almost stop for rail road crossings...tooo rough.
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Wow thanks for the reply the montera is a coll bike did you mean to suggest a bike with 29er wheels.
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QUOTE=muddy88yj]Wow thanks for the reply the montera is a coll bike did you mean to suggest a bike with 29er wheels.[/QUOTE] Your welcome. I sold my Montare, worst move I've ever made, bicyling wise
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