Brian Huntley wrote:
> The Wogster wrote:
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>>I am also looking for a new bike, I also need some recommendations...
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>>Of course the first question should be what it will be used for....
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>>In my case, some around town, some commuting, a few longer distance
>>runs, probably with 5kg of camera gear either on the bike or on me.
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>>The operator is a 175cm (5'9") guy with weighing in around 100kg
>>(220lb), just getting ready to turn double sailboats (44).
>>
>>Budget is reasonably low, ($5000 is way too high, thinking more in
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> the
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>>$300 range).
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> For that sort of riding, you'll find a wider tire (32-35mm +, say) is
> nice to have. A 26" vs 700c wheel size isn't a big deal. For on-road
> use, most bike suspensions are just extra weight, but some people like
> a shock absorbing seat post and/or handlebar stem. A way to rack a
> mount is nice for a commuter, too, as are fenders.
Yeah, some wider tires might be good....
>
> If I was carring 5km of camera gear, I'd consider a foam-lined trunk
> box that can be solidly fitted to a rack but can still be removed
> quickly for security. My LBS sells some funky looking Italian ones that
> look like Vespa accessories. They keylock to what I think is a custom
> rack.
I have a good camera bag, just need a good way to attach it. to a rack,
which I would like....
>
> For $300, you're better off with a good used bike than a department
> store bike, especially if you budget for new tires and a tuneup.
> There's little point in buying junk.
That's what I thought.....
>
> My main bike is a modified hybrid. It's been on at least 3000 km of
> long rides, plus half a decade of all-weather commuting to the tune of
> about 3-4000km per year. It cost me about $300 CDN 5 years ago, and
> I've probably spent twice that much again on tubes, patches, tires,
> chains, cassettes, bearings, bottom brackets, and derailers (salt and
> ice are hard on parts.) I also went through at least 3 seats and 3
> handlebar configurations, but that's more me playing around than
> anything else.
>
I was thinking something with a 7 speed hub rather then a large number
of cogs on a derailleur. Wonder if it's possible to put drop bars on a
comfort bike.....
W