recommend me an interesting commuter
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cameron_15
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The 2012 Apollo Trace 4.0 is a sexy, sexy bicycle. Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub, Shimano Alfine Hydro disc brakes, carbon forks etc. Retail price is $1,699...
The only problem is it's got a rather bulky chain tensioner on it, with vertical dropouts you'd have to hope the chain can broken to a suitable length so as not too need the tensioner.
Possibly worth a look?
Edit: We got a Cannondale Bad girl in for a customer at work last week, It's a very rad bike. pricey, but rad. Lefty-Headshock forks are certainly interesting...
The only problem is it's got a rather bulky chain tensioner on it, with vertical dropouts you'd have to hope the chain can broken to a suitable length so as not too need the tensioner.
Possibly worth a look?
Edit: We got a Cannondale Bad girl in for a customer at work last week, It's a very rad bike. pricey, but rad. Lefty-Headshock forks are certainly interesting...
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moorey
call me Mia
Dont think this has been mentioned...only thought of it because Its sitting in LBS
Norco ceres
Belt drive
Disc brakes
8 speed internal hub
Under $2k
Couldn't find on norco site, but looks like this:
http://www.stkildacycles.com.au/ind...386&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=380
Norco ceres
Belt drive
Disc brakes
8 speed internal hub
Under $2k
Couldn't find on norco site, but looks like this:
http://www.stkildacycles.com.au/ind...386&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=380
harmonix1234
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About $1,200, belt drive.
I rode my first ever belt drive bike about a week ago and it was the smoothest, quietest and fastest engaging feeling drive train I have ever ridden.
It felt as smooth as melted chocolate.
My next bike will be a belt drive.... Already saving $.
If you (or anynone) get the chance to test ride a belt drive don't pass up the opportunity.
I rode my first ever belt drive bike about a week ago and it was the smoothest, quietest and fastest engaging feeling drive train I have ever ridden.
It felt as smooth as melted chocolate.
My next bike will be a belt drive.... Already saving $.
If you (or anynone) get the chance to test ride a belt drive don't pass up the opportunity.
I have been going through similar bikes, but decided on taking a 29er SS MTB frame, installing an alfine 11 and some carbon forks. With tubless rims and discos its going to come very close to the same 2K budgit your looking at.
Should be picking her up Friday! Can't wait!
Look into it, plenty of SS frames going cheep and you could always save a few bucks by going with the 8 speed hub over the 11. Will be interesting to see what you end up with!
Should be picking her up Friday! Can't wait!
Look into it, plenty of SS frames going cheep and you could always save a few bucks by going with the 8 speed hub over the 11. Will be interesting to see what you end up with!
Wellsey
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Can't wait to see that!
AngoXC
Wheel size expert
What did you end up paying, mind me asking?
rone
Eats Squid
Worked out around $550 delivered.
AngoXC
Wheel size expert
Pretty close to your estimate on page 2. Sounds awesome! I've been banned from acquiring any new steeds - this upsets me.
rone
Eats Squid
Tell me about it. I have an all-mountained VP Free living at work that my wife knows nothing about. I've been allowed this one because it's going to be a commuter and get me oh so fit.
Probably
AngoXC
Wheel size expert
I said that about the last two 'commuters'...
rone
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Thats it? Nice arty shot, but seriously, get some more on here dammit!
Nerf Herder
Wheel size expert
Something to huck gutters with
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cross/croix-de-fer/croix-de-fer/geometry
This or the Cotic in on my list
dynamitedread
Likes Dirt
I really like the Planet x Kaffnback, discs, racks, swappable drop outs and can fit fattish tyres. Oh and it steel.