This thread is a request to Giant bike commuters to share their wisdom...
This thread is a follow-up to my other thread: http://www.cyclingforums.com/t175002-school-teacher-seeks-advice-on-his-commute.html
I must say that the last 9 months on the road have been a joy, and my strength has progressively increased to the stage that my 4 mile commute is relatively effortless. Who would have thought that, 9 months ago, having mounted the saddle for the first time since I was a kid, that I would still be sticking at it 9 months later...
Commuting by bike has resulted in a weight loss of 14 pounds, and a considerable cost saving over the bus and the car (but cost saving is not my primary motivation to commute; health reasons were)... my cholesterol level is now right down...
I would like to take things further and upgrade my bike... my LBS mainly does the Giant brand and they have a great service, so I would like to stick to the Giant brand...
My current bike is a relatively heavy steel-framed Giant Expression...
My question is simple:
In respect of the following website: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/uk/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?year=2006
, which of the many and varied Giant bikes
Road: TCR, OCR
Performance MTB: Faith, Reign, Trance, XtC
Sport MTB: Terago, Rock, Mistral, STP
Recreation: Sedona, Cypress, CRS, Expression
would you upgrade to for a 4 to 5 mile commute?
Cost is no issue i.e. I am willing to spend anything from £ couple of hundred ($350) to £1500 ($2700)...
My main objective is to have an even more effortless ride...
Information on route:
The route is composed of bike paths (not very smooth), normal road, and a bit of curb hopping... the final ascent to school is up a relatively steep hill...
Thank for, Giant commuters, for any input that you are able to offer...
This thread is a follow-up to my other thread: http://www.cyclingforums.com/t175002-school-teacher-seeks-advice-on-his-commute.html
I must say that the last 9 months on the road have been a joy, and my strength has progressively increased to the stage that my 4 mile commute is relatively effortless. Who would have thought that, 9 months ago, having mounted the saddle for the first time since I was a kid, that I would still be sticking at it 9 months later...
Commuting by bike has resulted in a weight loss of 14 pounds, and a considerable cost saving over the bus and the car (but cost saving is not my primary motivation to commute; health reasons were)... my cholesterol level is now right down...
I would like to take things further and upgrade my bike... my LBS mainly does the Giant brand and they have a great service, so I would like to stick to the Giant brand...
My current bike is a relatively heavy steel-framed Giant Expression...
My question is simple:
In respect of the following website: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/uk/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?year=2006
, which of the many and varied Giant bikes
Road: TCR, OCR
Performance MTB: Faith, Reign, Trance, XtC
Sport MTB: Terago, Rock, Mistral, STP
Recreation: Sedona, Cypress, CRS, Expression
would you upgrade to for a 4 to 5 mile commute?
Cost is no issue i.e. I am willing to spend anything from £ couple of hundred ($350) to £1500 ($2700)...
My main objective is to have an even more effortless ride...
Information on route:
The route is composed of bike paths (not very smooth), normal road, and a bit of curb hopping... the final ascent to school is up a relatively steep hill...
Thank for, Giant commuters, for any input that you are able to offer...