Hello, I'm on the market for a hybrid bike. I essentially
commute (30 Km per day) and I am quite heavy (100 Kg) with
sometimes a 14 Kg child on the rear rack. I will
occasionnaly ride in the rain and many times leave the bike
locked outside during the day.
One guy I know who owns a bike shop recommends the Norco
Monterey. I have this impresion (justified?) that a norco
bike is less likely to get stolen. It has a nexave 400 rear
derailleur and Alex 700 c DM-18 double wall rims.
The Sirrus has a Shimano Sora rear derailleur and Alex DA-
16, 700c, alloy double wall, machined sidewalls rims. I
tried the Sirrus, it is pretty smooth but I fear the ride
will be rough with the skinnier tires with 110psi on our
potholed streets.
I mention the rims because solidity is important, having
broken many spokes on my old bike. So my questions are:
Which bike should I choose for durability and solidity?
Which derailleur set is superior. It is hard to compare them
since they are not considered to be in the same category.
Essentially, is it better to have the lowest road type
deraileur (the sora) or a higher level derailleur from the
"comfort/hybrid" category (the nexave 400)
Thanks for any input. JC