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For a commute that long, you really don't want to have to deal with a backpack, and that means you want luggage ... and that means you need a new (-to-you, at least) bike with a metal frame.
I'm in a very similar boat right now. I may just spring for that commuter this year...
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04-28-2011, 11:11 AM #16
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Whilst I think in general humans consume too much, a second dedicated commuter bike will mean you consume less in the long run - especially since it will mean if one bike is unridable for some reason, you've got a backup.
I've got an SUB of my own and was really afraid I'd get buyer's remorse ... instead, I ended up selling my car.
Since then, Trek's come out with a rather nifty Transport -- yes, the price tag challenges the "oh, get a beater and just ride it" -- but a well designed utilitarian bike really *is* useful and does the stuff that it's hard to do on a "regular" bike.
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04-28-2011, 02:16 PM #17
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04-28-2011, 07:45 PM #18
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that Trek Transport is SAWEET!!!! Oh my, I think I'm in love...
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Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike
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04-30-2011, 07:57 AM #19Kitsune06 Guest
How does the Trek Transport compare to the Surly Big Dummy and the Kona Ute?
