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<blockquote data-quote="starnsey" data-source="post: 12968003" data-attributes="member: 132253"><p>I would agree with the above - a good compromise for the price is the FX series bicycle. It's great for commuting and perfect for paved path riding. And if you find yourself in a situation which you have to ride on some dirt or gravel, you won't have any problem remaining stable and keeping upright with the geometry of the bike. But with the geometry of the commuter type bikes, headwinds can be a pain in the ass.</p><p></p><p>Just keep in mind, if you fall in love with cycling, you'll want to upgrade pretty quickly. And once you get to that point, it's really not worth it to look at anything under $1k. I personally ride a Surly Long Haul Trucker which is a steel framed road bike more set up for touring than speed - larger tires, more upright geometry, lots of options for accessorizing. </p><p></p><p>Don't throw out the idea of buying used. Although steel framed bikes are probably considered by cycling elitists as antiquated, the flex of a steel frame allows for a lot more comfortable ride quality as opposed to the harshness of aluminum. If you can find a nice 80s Peugeot, that's always a good option. </p><p></p><p>To sum it up, if you're not totally concerned with being as fast as possible, there are a lot of options. But if you decide you want to go as fast as possible or do a multi-day tour, you've gotta start looking in the higher price ranges.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="starnsey, post: 12968003, member: 132253"] I would agree with the above - a good compromise for the price is the FX series bicycle. It's great for commuting and perfect for paved path riding. And if you find yourself in a situation which you have to ride on some dirt or gravel, you won't have any problem remaining stable and keeping upright with the geometry of the bike. But with the geometry of the commuter type bikes, headwinds can be a pain in the ass. Just keep in mind, if you fall in love with cycling, you'll want to upgrade pretty quickly. And once you get to that point, it's really not worth it to look at anything under $1k. I personally ride a Surly Long Haul Trucker which is a steel framed road bike more set up for touring than speed - larger tires, more upright geometry, lots of options for accessorizing. Don't throw out the idea of buying used. Although steel framed bikes are probably considered by cycling elitists as antiquated, the flex of a steel frame allows for a lot more comfortable ride quality as opposed to the harshness of aluminum. If you can find a nice 80s Peugeot, that's always a good option. To sum it up, if you're not totally concerned with being as fast as possible, there are a lot of options. But if you decide you want to go as fast as possible or do a multi-day tour, you've gotta start looking in the higher price ranges. [/QUOTE]
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