Need Bicycle Recommendations

I need a commuter bike.  Any recommendations or bike buying strategies?  My needs include:

  • Sub $1,000 (new)
  • Somewhat comfortable
  • Excellent hill climbing gears
  • Excellent brakes.
  • All weather (Redmond is wet)
  • On road mainly, but some gravel or packed dirt trail

In preparation for purchasing a more family friendly vehicle, I recently sold my truck and in the meantime, (blush), have been riding my wife's 80's era 12-speed to work. It's called a Miyata Nimbus, if you can believe it?  I only live 3 miles from work but the morning approach is a long, grueling hill climb from downtown Redmond to Microsoft Main Campus.  Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated.  Donations doubly so :-)

Published 02 October 03 03:55 by KorbyP
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# Phil Weber said on October 5, 2003 3:15 AM:
Korby: I recommend the Trek 520: http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2003/road/520.jsp . SRP is slightly above your target price, but you may be able to find a used or prior-year closeout at a discount. Touring bikes like the 520 are ideal for commuting for precisely the reasons you mention: excellent braking and hill-climbing.
# Korby Parnell said on October 6, 2003 12:42 PM:
Must be serendipity. I ride up [a bike trail on the side of] state highway 520 to get to work. I will definitely check it out. Thanks for the advice!
# Peter Carozza said on June 6, 2005 7:11 AM:
Hi

I am looking to get into bicycling for exercise since my knees can no longer take the punding of running. I am looking for a durable road bike. I weigh 240lbs and would like something that is sturdy for someone my size. My limit is 350 dollars

Thanks
# Jacob said on May 9, 2006 9:52 PM:
I am looking for a dirtjumping bike. I would like disks, front shocks and a couple of gears. My limit is $1000. Something like the 06 kona shred would be nice but if you know something better for the value please tell me. Thanks
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