22 February 2008
New on the 2008 commuting bikes page
Posted by todd under: Commuter bikes .
I just added the Masi Soulville — a sexy number with a curved top tube, a leather saddle and cork grips (on a steel frame!) and the Redline R530 to the page, you will find pictures on the page.
I continue to be amazed at how the “commuter bike” segment has expanded over the last couple of years. It’s a great time to be in the market — unless you have a hard time making up your mind. 
3 Comments so far...
Amber Says:
11 May 2008 at 10:15 am.
Hi, just dropping you a line to thank you for posting all your research.
While I have 5 bikes (yes, 5) my current “commuter” bothers my wrists and the other 4 are not suitable for commuting (though I love them for my mountain and recreational road biking). I test rode the Marin and REI models and didn’t like them. I am very intrigued with the Breezer (brand); now, more than ever. I think it’s time to go find a bike shop that carries them and take one on a test ride.
Again, thanks for the time and effort — keep riding and posting!
Jeff Says:
10 July 2008 at 8:46 pm.
Great roundup of commuting bikes! I test-rode 6 of these. But then finally bought a 3-speed Swobo Novak for $699 + $35 Soma rear rack, + $38 Nitto Promenade handlebars. It’s a perfect commuter and I love it. Light, simple and nice components. http://www.swobo.com/catalog/product_info_b.php?cPath=201_203
Another bike I considered is the Felt X-City: http://www.feltracing.com/08/product.asp?catid=1504,1525&pid=8763
Thanks for this great commuter overview.
Nick Says:
25 August 2008 at 3:52 am.
Hey Todd have you looked at the Swobo Dixon, I didn’t see it in the round up of bikes for 2008. Just wanted your opinion about this newer style of commuter bike.
http://www.swobo.com/catalog/product_info_b.php?cPath=201_204
Thanks in advance, this is the bike I am looking at for a commute bike here in California.
In fact, I almost ALWAYS wear one (while riding a bike anyway). (On the other hand, if YOU don't want to wear a helmet, I have no problem with it.) I don't remember what happened on this particular day. Fortunately for all of us it makes for a less-nerdly picture. My exceptionally talented professional photographer friend Charles Bertram took this photo.
I asked my 6-year-old son, Caleb, an avid bicyclist and artist, to draw a bike for me. I think he did a great job!
