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#1
BigPuppy - Posted 6:58 pm PDT 05/4/09 (534 Posts)
Which one would you recommend, guys?
#2
syzygy - Posted 7:52 pm PDT 05/4/09 (328 Posts)
Out of these five? The Metro or Corsa. Both have similar components, so it's all frame and styling. If you have beefy legs go for the corsa, it has larger front chainrings. RST Forks are garbage, but may do well for city riding. At least these two are styled for both genders. The main reason for women's bikes to have that swooping frame was for girls to get on the bicycles easier while wearing skirts or dresses from the 1900
s - 1950's.
s - 1950's.
#3
BestBuy Sucks - Posted 7:53 pm PDT 05/4/09 (1076 Posts)
Just bought the Novara Corsa Bike... Least expensive and has the bet reviews. Plus it is type type of bike I was looking for (hybrid).
#4
uncle_pennybags - Posted 8:49 pm PDT 05/4/09 (294 Posts)
I think most of the REI bikes should be good. Plus if you have a membership you should be able to return if you find the bike doesn't work out the way you hoped!
#5
shortbus - Posted 9:30 pm PDT 05/4/09 (183 Posts)
My wife has been really happy with her Novara Carema Pro. I do the maintenance on it and it seems to be made pretty well. When these bikes are on sale, it's hard to find a better deal anywhere else. And, the return policy at REI is awesome. A local bike shop usually doesn't let you return a several month bike if you don't like it.
#6
beez - Posted 5:19 am PDT 05/5/09 (154 Posts)
Does anyone know how these compare to the lower end offerings from bikesdirect.com? I'd heard at some point that the Fantom Cross CX was a good deal for the bike you get. I'm not close enough to a REI location for free shipping, so I'm not sure this is a great deal.
#7
NorthSouth - Posted 5:46 am PDT 05/5/09 (1982 Posts)
I recommend using chicabike on ebay.
http://myworld.ebay.com/chicabike/
Then select "items for sale".
I just bought the $388 road bike and am very satisfied.
#8
beez - Posted 5:58 am PDT 05/5/09 (154 Posts)
I believe that chicabike is a bikesdirect seller, same bike is available from their site at the same price: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/lt1000.htm
#9
ossarian - Posted 6:43 am PDT 05/5/09 (449 Posts)
If you're gonna commute on one of these then fenders are a requirement.
Also, #2, "step-thru" bikes for the ladies are making a huge comeback now as there are plenty of girls now commuting and getting around town while wearing skirts. One great thing to be thankful for on this rainy Tuesday morning.
Also, #2, "step-thru" bikes for the ladies are making a huge comeback now as there are plenty of girls now commuting and getting around town while wearing skirts. One great thing to be thankful for on this rainy Tuesday morning.
#10
syzygy - Posted 7:41 am PDT 05/5/09 (328 Posts)
#6 bikesdirect bikes are way better in spec compared to these bikes. For 399 i'd go for the Motobecane 500HT in Deore.
#9 Sweet! Theres not many step throughs over here in the sf bay area, where are you at?
#9 Sweet! Theres not many step throughs over here in the sf bay area, where are you at?
#11
milf_hunter - Posted 9:14 am PDT 05/5/09 (2914 Posts)
#5 - did your wife mention that she likes to ride my bike?
#12
RKLE - Posted 8:52 pm PDT 05/6/09 (7705 Posts)
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