Would this bike work in the winter in Boston for a 1-mile commute to the metro? Help a poor California dude out.
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Not ideal...I did it in Switzerland and the winter here is not as tough...quite slippery with the original tires. In winter I use the MTB which has better results on snow and ice. Only positive if you slip & fall toy might stand and can let the bike fall...with the crank brothers on my MTB it is a sure fall �
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I am from Minnesota and on a plowed road for a mile I would do it. Not a real aggressive tire on it though.
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Not ideal...I did it in Switzerland and the winter here is not as tough...quite slippery with the original tires. In winter I use the MTB which has better results on snow and ice. Only positive if you slip & fall toy might stand and can let the bike fall...with the crank brothers on my MTB it is a sure fall &#128531;
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Hi the weather in CA. Is much better than Boston. What the heck are you doing in Boston? About the bike I really have no idea. I have not been through a winter with it. I plan to go to AZ and CA for this winter so it may never see snow. I really like the smooth ride I get but cannot help you in your situation. Good luck.
1811759
I received this bike just before weather turned cold. I haven't ridden it much so can't answer your question, sorry.
1885252
I have never lost weight on a bike. Never, ever, ever. Watch, I think, the NOVA program on preparing for the Boston Marathon. NONE of the people lost weight. There are other benefits. I tried doing this in front of the TV - apparently we are suppose to be moving every 20 mintues (from the book, Every Twenty Minutes) and that will supposedly get me to better health. But.... Hey, if you are in SF, I'd sell you mine for 75 bucks.
1436358
Yes I put my wife's bike on &it; travels ok.She has a huffy cranbrook.As long as the frame is tubular & not of the Oval type. Out of 10 I give it a7.
695046
I would avoid it. The 2012 model was so abysmal the company putting it on the market should fold. Unless they radically changed the engineering, which would basically be a new generation of problems, then it can't be that much more improved. This bike suffers from serious engineering issues. Get a $200 magnet/fluid hybrid instead and be done with it.
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Hi Walter. I gave this bike to my brother Greg Killick in Boise in Idaho as a gift. I live in UK. Please email him at gregkillick@gmail.com and I am sure he will help if he can. Good luck Helen K
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i would say 'yes' because the seat can be brought down quite low. The handlebars could be a little high, but pedaling shouldn't be a problem.
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It should not be too big for you, but it is definitely not built for rocky surfaces. It is a road bike, with narrow tires for speed. You'll want a mountain bike or hybrid for rocky trails.
778635
Yes its great in the snow, just imagine pushing a mountain bike vs a shopping cart.
83446
As cheap and sturdy as these little bikes are, just upgrade\ crossgrade to new parts that fit your aesthetic choices. Look at citygrounds.com or even
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I would not recommend this bike because of the front brakes. The cable connection is terrible. It keeps coming apart unless you over tighten the brakes and then it drags on the rim. I got very frustrated with it this past summer and haven't touched it since July.
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I would likely say "yes", but unfortunately only ride 10 miles or less per day. However the bike is great. I like everything from the color, the hybrid features, the comfort and dependability of the bike, and how easy it is to ride. Shifting is fast and smooth, and I have experienced no problem with the bike itself.
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Yes, but most people here would recommend changing out the treads for something flat. The mountain bike treads will add to the noise. It is already pretty loud, but it will become industrial machine loud.
589687
Yes, I have a Trek ion with a pannier and it worked great. Frozen rear derailleur was too much to much for me, this solved it.
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I would say that the bike is ok for a shorter ride like in your subdivision and maybe even a bike trail. However, having longer legs due to my height has made the longer bike rides a bit uncomfortable.
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The answer is no.This bike is heavy and made with cheap components. After about 200 miles this bike will expolde.
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I own this bike and i'm obsessed with it. That being said, I commute around the Greater NYCArea CONSTANTLY. I went over the Brooklyn bridge (pretty inclined) the other day and found it to be very difficult (being a one speed bike). If you know you will be dealing with hills frequently I'd say to go with the speeds... but otherwise this bike is extremely portable, eye catching (compliments at least once a day), and convenient. Good luck on your decision.