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New bike for commuting?

  • 02-10-2009 6:57pm
    #1
    HJ Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 159 ✭✭


    Hi
    I have been commuting for years on a MTB with slicks. Now the bike to work scheme is on offer where I work so I was going to go for a flat barred roadbike-Giant FCR/Rapid or Specialised Sirrus. Neither of these seem to be available until early January due to demand. So it looks like I have the choice to wait or go for a Giant Defy roadbike. I haven't ever commuted on drops and the route to work is pretty crap surface. I like the idea of a roadbike for fitness training also but is it to risky on drops in traffic?
    HJS


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  • #2
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    I commute on an SCR (the precursor to the Defy) with no problems. I spend most of my time riding on the hoods and the position doesn't feel much different to the position I had on my old FCR. It certainly doesn't feel any less safe.


  • #3
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,222 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    HJ Simpson wrote: »
    I like the idea of a roadbike for fitness training also but is it too risky on drops in traffic?

    No, it's absolutely fine.


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