Thinking of joining the fun - I need a new bike

[bmccasland]

I've been thinking about selling my Breezer 3 speed, and buying a bike that would be better suited for the hills around here. I'm going to need to go down (morning) the back up (afternoon) a 300 ft hill in 2.7 miles. This is what I'm thinking of getting:
http://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes/women/2012-tachyon-3-0-womens
Saw it in the LBS after my club ride on saturday. Ride leader is a bike commuter, and if I'm going to live in the area, I'm going to have to learn to like hills. :cool:
Any bike I get would be tricked out with fenders, rack, lights, etc. Already own nice paniers.

Anyone familiar with Tachyons?

[BikeDutchess]

Not familiar with Tachyons unfortunately.

In that price range, another option to consider is the Novara Safari (http://www.rei.com/product/807245/novara-safari-bike-2012). It's steel, so on the heavy side, but a nice smooth ride. It already comes with a rack. Good gearing for hills. I have an older model and love it as my commuter bike, but I've also done long rides on it (it's designed for touring so can handle distance). I have mine decked out with fenders, lights, cheap panniers, kickstand - the works.

[deanywalker21]

I have been riding a Specialized Vita Elite for my 10 plus mile commute. It climbs like a charm and is a very comfortable ride. Might be worth a look.

[indysteel]

Will you be commuting come rain or shine? If so, I'd give some thought to disc brakes, especially if you have some descents on your commute.

[Possegal]

I've been commuting on my Kona Dew Plus, with disk brakes. It's a rolling commute with a couple of bigger hills in it. I'm loving the bike for my commute. Just tossing it out there. :)

[Owlie]

I've been thinking about selling my Breezer 3 speed, and buying a bike that would be better suited for the hills around here. I'm going to need to go down (morning) the back up (afternoon) a 300 ft hill in 2.7 miles. This is what I'm thinking of getting:
http://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes/women/2012-tachyon-3-0-womens
Saw it in the LBS after my club ride on saturday. Ride leader is a bike commuter, and if I'm going to live in the area, I'm going to have to learn to like hills. :cool:
Any bike I get would be tricked out with fenders, rack, lights, etc. Already own nice paniers.

Anyone familiar with Tachyons?

The Tachyon 3 is pretty nice, considering the price, though I've only ever seen the unisex version here. :rolleyes: It also gets points from my inner Trekkie. ;) I would consider getting one as a commuter!

I do second the suggestion to consider disc brakes if you're going to be regularly commuting in wet weather, though.

[Geonz]

A Breeze is pretty darned heavy, and when were its bearings last overhauled? Oh, and it's gearing is limited. I couldn't get through to the link but ... get the bike that feels good and has the features you want. If you're going to ride in the rain, fenders are a must... I think you should go all the way and get a Transport :P http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/TrekBicycleProducts/101290?wid=430&hei=220&fit=fit,1&fmt=jpg&qlt=80,1&op_usm=0,0,0,0&iccEmbed=0