I wanted an upright bike that would go fast-ish and I could commute on without popping tires. I also wanted to be able to ride on dirt trails sometimes. I'm tall with long arms, so don't need WSD. Oh, and I only had $400.
My LBS ( www.recycledcycles.com ) very nicely took me under their wing and showed me ALL their $400 new bikes. They took the time to explain the differences between them. I never felt like I was being talked down to.
I settled on a Kona Dew. Actually, I fell in love with it. Love at first ride. The guys said it is a great frame, with ok components. If I wanted a nicer bike later, I could just replace the low-end components (drive train especially). It has full-sized road wheels with cyclocross style tires. (not as knobby as real cyclocross) I ride over junk and holes and bumps and muddy patches and these tires have graciously taken care of me.
If I want to go really fast I can put slicks on it. If I want to go really REALLY fast I can change out the bar and put in drops and new levers.
I've got a rack and panniers. It handles just fine, even with one pannier full of my stuff and the other one full of dog food.
http://www.konaworld.com/shopping_ca...6&parentid=253
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05-29-2006, 05:51 AM #4
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