Liz asked:
I have gone to a few bike stores around me and the three types of bikes that seem to be recommended are specialized vienna, bianchi cortina, and breezer. I wanted to spend 300-400 ideally. The bike will be used to commute to work in the city. Any thoughts on which of these bikes is the best? Also is there really a significant difference btw the vienna 1 and 3 (the 3 is more expensive but I am not sure if i need the more expensive bike).
I have gone to a few bike stores around me and the three types of bikes that seem to be recommended are specialized vienna, bianchi cortina, and breezer. I wanted to spend 300-400 ideally. The bike will be used to commute to work in the city. Any thoughts on which of these bikes is the best? Also is there really a significant difference btw the vienna 1 and 3 (the 3 is more expensive but I am not sure if i need the more expensive bike).
Thanks!
Have you ridden any of them ? Find the bike that feels the best to you.
If you want to save some money, look at the Forge bikes.
The forge bikes are great for the money, I have a Saranac and love it. The only problem is you have to mail order it and assemble it yourself, or have someone do it for you.