Finding the right commuter/road/urban bike
dachmt
Posts: 2
Hi there,
I'm trying to get a new bike and can't decide on which one, so I'd need some advices.
First, I am a man, 6'1 tall and weighting 195/200 lbs.
I live in San Francisco, CA, and bike to work 20 min each way everyday, plus other bike rides. Also like to ride it to the beach or around the bay during the weekend.
There are mountain trails nearby and like to go there from time to time, but the bike is mainly for road and commute.
I just don't know what type to take, but first a few I have in mind:
- Cube Hyde http://www.cube.eu/en/tour/urban-life/hyde/ ($779.99 on Amazon)
- Marin Muirwoods 29ers http://www.marinbikes.com/2013/bike_spe ... alnum=2265 ($749.00 at REI, and should have %20 off thanks to the membership, so about $600)
- Surly Neck Romancer Pug http://surlybikes.com/bikes/neck_romancer_pug (~$1500)
I've had the Surly one for a week recently and was going to work and going on trails, crazy bike, bad ass looking and really fun. I just don't know if it's the best tho for my everyday bike, but definitely one to keep in mind. Also it is more expensive than the others.
The Cube is to me the best looking one, love the design, hydraulic breaks and looks light with the aluminium frame/fork.
The Marin is good for it's price, and as a 29ers looks like I can still do some trails with it. Its design is nice and it's an heavy beast, thought, compare to the Cube.
Please let me know if you know any other bikes in the same style that could be good, but first what kind of bike for where I live and what I like should I look for? Urban/road, all terrain?
Need help, thanks!
I'm trying to get a new bike and can't decide on which one, so I'd need some advices.
First, I am a man, 6'1 tall and weighting 195/200 lbs.
I live in San Francisco, CA, and bike to work 20 min each way everyday, plus other bike rides. Also like to ride it to the beach or around the bay during the weekend.
There are mountain trails nearby and like to go there from time to time, but the bike is mainly for road and commute.
I just don't know what type to take, but first a few I have in mind:
- Cube Hyde http://www.cube.eu/en/tour/urban-life/hyde/ ($779.99 on Amazon)
- Marin Muirwoods 29ers http://www.marinbikes.com/2013/bike_spe ... alnum=2265 ($749.00 at REI, and should have %20 off thanks to the membership, so about $600)
- Surly Neck Romancer Pug http://surlybikes.com/bikes/neck_romancer_pug (~$1500)
I've had the Surly one for a week recently and was going to work and going on trails, crazy bike, bad ass looking and really fun. I just don't know if it's the best tho for my everyday bike, but definitely one to keep in mind. Also it is more expensive than the others.
The Cube is to me the best looking one, love the design, hydraulic breaks and looks light with the aluminium frame/fork.
The Marin is good for it's price, and as a 29ers looks like I can still do some trails with it. Its design is nice and it's an heavy beast, thought, compare to the Cube.
Please let me know if you know any other bikes in the same style that could be good, but first what kind of bike for where I live and what I like should I look for? Urban/road, all terrain?
Need help, thanks!
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