Breezer Finesse

If you can spend nearly $2,000 on a commuter bike, reviewers say the Breezer Finesse is one to consider. This comfort bike gets rave reviews for speedy performance, which is a big plus for riders with long commutes. The 29-pound Breezer Finesse sports an aluminum frame and has high-quality components like Shimano Alfine disc brakes and Rapid Fire eight-speed shifters. It also comes with pretty much all of the accessories you would need for commuting, including hub-powered headlights and taillights, a 14-inch rear rack, fenders, a kickstand and a bell to clear your path in congested urban areas. Reviewers say the Breezer Finesse has faster geometry than many comparable commuter bikes, and it can handle a variety of road conditions. On a negative note, Bicycling says the chain guard could be a little more substantial -- they say to skip the Breezer Finesse if "grease on your pants is a problem." Overall, however, reviewers say the Breezer Finesse is a top-of-the-line commuter bike that is a good choice if you can afford it. If you have less to spend, the Breezer Uptown Infinity (MSRP: $1,270) earns Bicycling magazine's Editors' Choice award for 2011.

Reviewers have yet to test the 2011 Breezer Finesse. Bicycling and Women's Adventure magazines have helpful test-based reviews from 2009, but components may have changed since then.