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1. umm the one in the picture has breaks!

   June 7, 2011 at 4:12 pm | by Tim

2. Gorgeous bikes, but is there really nothing out there that’s more accessibly priced?

   June 7, 2011 at 8:31 pm | by Nathalie-Roze & Co.

3. All very cool, but too pricey. I’d rather see the $20 bikes that you can get on Craigslist. Perhaps a different title for this article should be, “Bikes for those who earn over $80k”.

   June 8, 2011 at 8:44 am | by Meow Meow

4. I own a Raleigh One Way and I absolutely love it! I bought it for $600 though:) Shop around!!

   Also, to people who would rather spend $20 on a bike – think of it as an investment. For me, Spending $600 on a bike was a lot and I definitely do not earn $80k, but it’s saved me $$$ on Metropasses, and precious time otherwise wasted on waiting for stupid streetcars.

   I had once purchased a vintage bike on Craigslist for $200, although it had a good run for 2 years before my new bike, I spent about another $200 for replacing tires and repairs here and there. With the new bike, at least I have a peace of mind that the bike isn’t going to fall apart at least for the next 10 years (warranty) and I get free tune-ups at the store for a few years.

   June 8, 2011 at 8:53 am | by Rye

5. it’s an investment until it gets stolen… thank you very much, i’d rather not spend $600 on a bike that’s be gone in a month or two.

   June 8, 2011 at 11:26 am | by meow.kiss

6. If you are regularly locking up your bike in Downtown Toronto, spending more than $300 is just idiotic. It’ll be stolen in no time at all.

   June 8, 2011 at 12:17 pm | by LL

7. If toronto life want to do a guide on bicycle helmets I’ll show what I use.

   June 8, 2011 at 1:38 pm | by Edvaard Wu

8. I bought a Linus last year at Bikes on Wheels and I love it!

   June 8, 2011 at 3:32 pm | by Natty

9. Very nice city ride. Looks fast, too. Locking your bike properly goes a long way toward discouraging the Igor Kenks of this world.

   June 9, 2011 at 11:52 am | by Jehr the Behr

10. If you’re buying a $20 bike from Craigslist, what are the odds that bike isn’t stolen goods?

    June 9, 2011 at 7:06 pm | by nw

11. You can easily commute on your bike to work 7 months of the year (or 12 like me), that will save you >$700 on metropasses. You can get a fantastic bike for <$700. Plus this doesn't include the many other benefits that are associated with riding such as improved health, more alertness at work, reduced stress, etc.

    To find a great deal go to bike shops and ask for past years models, they are brand new, but heavily discounted.

    June 9, 2011 at 10:22 pm | by cxx

12. Six bicycles stolen.

    Kryptonite locks.

    If you get in my face with pride about our fantastic city, you will be met with bitterness.

    And yes, I am still a cyclist. In the end, of course, it cost less than the motor vehicles I have owned. But really, encouraging people to enter the cyclist culture without telling them about the emotional pain involved when their trusty steed suddenly disappears…
    well, that’s just unfair.

    June 9, 2011 at 11:48 pm | by OhRoseDale

13. To reduce the chance of theft, you need a cheap looking bike. Better yet, get a cheap bike.

    You can buy a bike for $100 (plus tax) at Canadian Tire. Add fenders and a carrying rack to make it look even nerdier. Plus a bell. Plus lights if planning on using it at night.

    It’s not the most comfortable bike, and it’s a bit heavy. And it may need repairs sooner than a more expensive bike – but maybe not sooner than that more expensive bike gets stolen.

    June 13, 2011 at 10:04 pm | by Pierce

14. Nice bikes; but like most have said, they will more than likely get stolen.

    I had my new shiny road bike stolen from outside of work a few years back. Even with a couple of locks on it.

    If you buy one of those nice bikes, please don’t leave it outside. Take it inside.

    I learned my lesson. My city commuter bike is now a 10 year old Canadian Tire special. Does the trick. But a bit heavy and very ugly.

    June 16, 2011 at 2:25 pm | by canuck

15. At these outrageous prices, these are inaccessible to the vast majority of the people. Thus, the comparison to $20 bikes on Craigslist is absurd. For anyone considering cycling for health or environmental reasons, they’re not going to dive into the market by splurging on these high-end bikes. It’d be like buying a Porsche as a new driver. The article would be FAR more helpful & accessible if it had profiled bikes below $300 or highlighted features consumers should look for.

    June 19, 2011 at 9:16 pm | by Daily Commuter

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