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Originally Posted by azncreationz
This is basically my commuting route to work, but in the opposite direction. You'll be fine with an old mountain bike with slick tires installed, if you want to save some money. Also, if you want to stay off Rumble to avoid car traffic, there's the 7-11 bike route, but you may have to dodge pedestrians depending on time of day. I would still install a rear rack, just to give you more options of how you want to carry gear. I use a rackpack, this one but older version:
Mountain Equipment Co-op - MEC Rackpack 2 RT member reviews - product reviews - read top member ratings
Prevents you from having a sweaty back, and when you get off your bike, you can carry it like a backpack.
If you want to go the Mtn. bike route, let me know, I have a few kicking around. |
Well I was thinking of taking that jogging/ bike route that runs along the skytrain from Royal Oak Station that runs along Metro and Central park to get to and from work.
I'm most likely gonna leave my work clothes at work and just change when I get there.
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Originally Posted by dat_steve
hmm for that kind of coin ( ~$800+taxes) you could probably get an older gen (like two or three years) cyclocross bike with 105 components. That said, the riding position would be a bit different but if you wanted to take it out on the weekends you'd have a road worthy ride!
something like this to give you an idea:
Scott CX Comp Cyclocross Bike (56cm)
full disclosure: I'm partially biased against 'commuter' bikes in general  things weigh like 25pds which is fine if your commute is all flat, but if it isn't then you're going to hate the thing pretty quick.
edit: so yeah I just picked up my coworker's flat-bar commuter. Definitely over 30 pounds! It seems to be a nicer Giant one as well. |
Hhhmm, I gotta admit, the bike is kinda heavy, not that heavy. I admit I do like the feel of those $1,500+ road bikes. Like I don't really know much about bike parts. Like are there any particular brands I should stick with or avoid?