Commuter Purchase Dillema

[Grog]

I just found a Cannondale Adventure comfort 5 which is comparable in price to the Trek 7.2 FX WSD! The Cannondale has a much more upright riding position but has fatter tires and can go on bike paths Plus it has pretty welding....

Any opinions/comments on the Cannondale Adventure Comfort 5 vs. Trek 7.2 FX WSD?

Is there any bike that cannot go on bike paths?

I know nothing about the Cannondale you describe, but if you want to commute on it, you should consider that the "comfort" bike with wider tires is likely to be less efficient, i.e. to not go as fast for the same effort. If your commute is a mile or two that's one thing. If it's more like 5-10 miles, then it matters a bit more...

Also check whether you can add a rack on the Cannondale.

Have you test ridden the bikes?