I have just scored a new job that is about 21km from home. The trip takes about 20-25 mins in a car. Would take me 40ish on a bike with 80% being on nice back roads of surburbia.
I wont ride everyday and cant see myself riding if there is a good chance of getting wet. I am also carrying some excess kg's and this might help to shift them!!!
My options are:
ride my Schwinn MTB (its all on roads)
My Giant Trinity TT bike (has bard ends, not a pleasure to ride in traffic or around corners)
http://thebikebarn.com.au/product.php?productid=16242&cat=291&page=1
2nd hand $900
or a Kuota Kharma with Campag gear for $1350
a few things I need help with
which bike should I get. Both are a good deal, just the Kuota has the bling factor and better running gear (centaur/chorus)
My other decision is, will commuting suit! I will be working at a high school (teacher) and will need to take a few things to and from school each day. Mainly books etc, do others do the same?
I have the option of getting a motor bike also (more expensive). However I would need to sell my car because I dont want two cars AND a motor bike.
Sorry for the slight rambling, still confused!
Any thoughts, experiences or comments would be appreciated!
I wont ride everyday and cant see myself riding if there is a good chance of getting wet. I am also carrying some excess kg's and this might help to shift them!!!
My options are:
ride my Schwinn MTB (its all on roads)
My Giant Trinity TT bike (has bard ends, not a pleasure to ride in traffic or around corners)
http://thebikebarn.com.au/product.php?productid=16242&cat=291&page=1
2nd hand $900
or a Kuota Kharma with Campag gear for $1350
a few things I need help with
which bike should I get. Both are a good deal, just the Kuota has the bling factor and better running gear (centaur/chorus)
My other decision is, will commuting suit! I will be working at a high school (teacher) and will need to take a few things to and from school each day. Mainly books etc, do others do the same?
I have the option of getting a motor bike also (more expensive). However I would need to sell my car because I dont want two cars AND a motor bike.
Sorry for the slight rambling, still confused!
Any thoughts, experiences or comments would be appreciated!