Opinions wanted on Novara bikes

[foxfirefey]

Soooo I am apparently a member at REI which means until 4/18 I can get 20% off of a Novara bike, and I kind of like the looks of the Novara Mia 2010. Would this be a decent idea? I'm thinking I could probably try it out at my local REI. It's certainly not my only option; I could also go for a used cycle at Recyled Cycles. It's starting to get very nice outside, and I think I might want to start testing out bike commuting.

Comments

[foxfirefey]

I think I'm interested in the slight cover over the chain the Mia has--I've ruined some pants that way, but don't have much interest in either using velcro bands (which I have but don't like using) or rolling up my pants or wearing capris!

[aedifica]

Here I offered to discuss and then didn't reply for days--I'm very sorry! Did you end up buying it? If you did, are you liking it?

[foxfirefey]

I didn't, because they didn't have any at the actual store and I felt weird about buying it without trying it!

[aedifica]

Oh, that's too bad! Did they say if they could get one in for you to try? Or are you going to be looking at the other shop you mentioned since the discount is over?

[foxfirefey]

I think I'll just wait it out a bit more, to make sure I can keep my budget on track, and keep my eye out for things.

[aedifica]

That's something I all too often need to remember to do. :-)