Looking at this for a commuter. Looks good, well spec’d for the money. Any thoughts or alternatives. Less than a grand for bike to work. I don’t like SRAM shifters either

As a commuter??

Anyway – I reckon you’ll have problems finding one.

It will do other things, but yes its main use will be as a commuter. I tried a cyclocross and it wasn’t for me, just didn’t gel with it. So i’m thinking 29er. It should feel like a mtb, like i prefer, but roll better. The commute is mainly old railway lines.

And the dealer has it in stock 😉

That looks good value! What size would you go for? How tall are you?

I’m 5’8ish. Sat on both 17.5 and 19″. I’ll run a longer stem on the 17.5″. I’m used to an18″ C456 and a medium Yeti and I prefer long toptubes

Its a nice bike, MPG in Dalbeattie had one a few weeks ago 17″ frame, seemed a great bike for the money.

I decided to go for this instead.

100_0330 by stevewhyte, on Flickr

Did you ride the Ltd?

Yes but just on the road to check the size.

Its a really nice bike, well worth the money.

what grips/bar ends are those Steve? Look quite comfy.

Ergon GS2, they are nice but not cheap. Not sure they are worth the money, im sure you could find something similar for less.