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John A.
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: December 17, 2009
Strengths: Fenders, rack, internal geared hub allows some shifting while stopped. Totally reliable for past 3+ years.Weaknesses: Original chain ring had shifting ramps which cause occasional chain drops. Replacement has totally cured that problem. Could use a better chain guard.Bottom Line: Very good commuter bike with unusual, but totally reliable shifting arrangement. Useful fenders and luggage rack, comfortable seat and good riding position. Used for daily 15-mile round trip commute on city streets and paths.
Favorite Ride: Bianchi Bergamo
Price Paid:
$580.00
Purchased At: Frank's Cyclery
Bike Setup: Added tail trunk and small mud flap to rear of front fender.
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Chris
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: November 16, 2006
Strengths: Good frame, saddle, derailleurs, brakes and rack. Good handling and the DualDrive setup is great for both in-town and open-road riding.Weaknesses: Wheelset on 2006 models has very cheap spokes and will require continual truing unless you want to rebuild them with better spokes (which I did). I'd definitely recommend upgrading to WheelSmith spokes and having a professional wheel builder do the job for you.
Stock fenders are garbage: Freddy Fenders from Planet Bike et al are much better.Bottom Line: A great overall commuter with a comfortable saddle and good components (except the wheelset...)
Price Paid:
$595.00
Purchased At: Bikeland I - Caldwel
Similar Products Used: 1996 Nishiki Bravo, 2002 Nishiki Bravo.
Bike Setup: Mostly stock, except for pedals (dealer threw in a set of Wellgo alloy platform pedals for free); PlanetBike Freddy Fenders, Schwinn cycle computer, Blackburn 4 LED headlight.
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noahjwhite
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: June 21, 2006
Strengths: 700C X 25 rims, built in rack and fenders, nice cross geometry for long distance rides, great saddle, SRAM DualDrive (yes, I love this... give it a try)Weaknesses: Heavy (but not that important for a touring bike) Wellgo nylon pedals (stock) are pretty poor quality. SRAM rear derailer isn't that great. Stock Chain is junk (replace ASAP) had mine snap twice in sub 0 degree weather.Bottom Line: I purchased this bike after my Trek 420 sport was stolen and I'm so very glad that I did. What a major upgrade. I couldn't ask for a better commuter bike in this price range. I use is it all year round and it's great in the winter. Sram DualDrive is the a great innovation for commuters that need to make frequent stops (stop lights/signs ect)
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$489.00
Purchased At: The Hub (Minneapolis
Similar Products Used: Trek 420, Trek 1000
Bike Setup: Everything stock except, cateye computer, crankbros candy sl pedals, cheapo seatpost and saddle (the original was great but was stolen) SRAM powerlink chain.
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