So I've been going to the shops the last couple of days trying out bikes, as much as that is possible. Have been getting a lot of valuable help from Vickster.
The top two bikes are the ones I either tested or sat on, if you can't give opinion on any of the bikes a reason to narrow down the list would be nice as well. Oh, I'm 178cm or 5'10. Other hybrid bikes I tried in shops fit me in large (like trek 7 series and trek 8.2 DS). I'm choosing the bike for commuting and sport. Being able to install mudguards and a rear rack is a MUST.
1. I tested this Specialized Crosstrail 2014 hybrid (Large) in Evans and I really like it. I looked up and the suspension can be locked but it would be nice to get a confirmation on that. This is the size guide for this bike. (pdf) Loved the bike, the design and the feel.
2. I was also recommended the Specialized Sirrus 2014 but I found it only in M in the shops. The guy claimed that it fits me, but they have it only in medium (different shop). This is the size chart. I'm just worried about ordering the large without trying it out first.
Question: Will Large fit me?
In addition I've been looking (on-line) into other models, but I did not see/sit on any of them,
3. Giant Escape 2 (L)
4. Mongoose Crossway Sport 2014 (L) - adjustable damping and lockout suspension. Question: Do I need this?Is it an advantage for speed bumps and other road obstacles?
5. Claud Butler Urban 400 (20")
6. Dawes Discovery 301 2014 (20")
7.Whistle Mojave (56.5) - (Single Speed)
I know this is a big list and a lot of over-thinking for a cheap bike, but what I buy I will be using a long time (hopefully).
Thank you.
The top two bikes are the ones I either tested or sat on, if you can't give opinion on any of the bikes a reason to narrow down the list would be nice as well. Oh, I'm 178cm or 5'10. Other hybrid bikes I tried in shops fit me in large (like trek 7 series and trek 8.2 DS). I'm choosing the bike for commuting and sport. Being able to install mudguards and a rear rack is a MUST.
1. I tested this Specialized Crosstrail 2014 hybrid (Large) in Evans and I really like it. I looked up and the suspension can be locked but it would be nice to get a confirmation on that. This is the size guide for this bike. (pdf) Loved the bike, the design and the feel.
2. I was also recommended the Specialized Sirrus 2014 but I found it only in M in the shops. The guy claimed that it fits me, but they have it only in medium (different shop). This is the size chart. I'm just worried about ordering the large without trying it out first.
Question: Will Large fit me?
In addition I've been looking (on-line) into other models, but I did not see/sit on any of them,
3. Giant Escape 2 (L)
4. Mongoose Crossway Sport 2014 (L) - adjustable damping and lockout suspension. Question: Do I need this?Is it an advantage for speed bumps and other road obstacles?
5. Claud Butler Urban 400 (20")
6. Dawes Discovery 301 2014 (20")
7.
I know this is a big list and a lot of over-thinking for a cheap bike, but what I buy I will be using a long time (hopefully).
Thank you.
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