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Old 12-04.-2008, 10:38 AM   #1
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Default commuting/ errand bike

I'm looking for a new bike to commute with and pull my kids in a trailer. My price range is about $500. I'm looking at a Giant Trans Send DX, Trek 7000, Specialized Globe, and the Fuji Absolute 3. Any one have one of these? Any suggestions? Any input would really help. Thanks.
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Old 13-04.-2008, 12:24 PM   #2
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i looked at all of these, and taking into acct. your price range, i could only recommend the specialized; it's got the best bang for the buck at that low level (not being condescending, just being honest -- quality costs!).
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Old 13-04.-2008, 01:39 PM   #3
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i looked at all of these, and taking into acct. your price range, i could only recommend the specialized; it's got the best bang for the buck at that low level (not being condescending, just being honest -- quality costs!).


LOW LEVEL! We cant all be neurologists and buy $5000 bikes.--just joking
yeah I know I'm limited with the $500 budget. I was/am seriously considering the Globe but on further investigation I found it has single wall rims where the others have double wall rims. Also I think the Trek 7000 and the Fuji are off my list. But now I'm looking at the Trek FX series. Also the Giant Trans Send comes with fenders and a rear rack.
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