The Bike Conundrum

Novara Transfer "CoCo"

Yes, I know that I just got my new commuter bike, CoCo, in March.  However, the bike bug is still strong.  CoCo is such a joy to ride.  She is smooth, responsive, comfortable and beautiful.  I have had zero complaints with her.   Well, now I have one.  She is heavy - 36 pounds to be exact.  The weight never gets to me unless I want to go more than 15 miles.  Quite honestly, if you had asked me if I would be riding her more than 15 miles at a time in March, I would have fallen on the floor laughing.  However, I already want to go further.  I'm plotting 20 and 30 mile courses and know that I will need a new bike unless I want to be riding all day.  For that reason, my eye has already started shifting to some other steel beauties: Surly Cross Check, Jamis Satellite Femme, Bianchi Imola and Raleigh Clubman.   I've already tried the Cross Check and loved it except for where the shifters are.  That might be a deal breaker for me.  Sure I can customize her a bit, but not sure if I want to spend money on customizations while there are other great bikes out there.   I plan to test ride the Imola on Thursday.  She has everything that I want including a carbon fork.  However, this bike screams steal me, which might make me a bit uncomfortable leaving her outside.   I'm sure that I will fall in and out of love with a few more bikes along the way.  I'll keep you posted. 

Jamis Satellite Femme

Surly CrossCheck

Bianchi Imola

Raleigh Clubman