Thing is, that's a very specific list and it's got Style Conflict; you want a touring Daisy Bike frame, and no one makes those. (There are some Dutch bikes that come close, but they're generally anvils, too. And they're imports, with all the price implications.)
The Nexus 7 is reliable and rugged. (I've been known to bend drive rings. My bike with a Nexus 7 works fine.)
I'd be very cautious about the Mixed Tape's handlebar positioning, given your shoulder concerns.
Getting what you want for 600 CAD sticker price seems really implausible. (That's MEC's closeout price, and MEC is generally trying to underprice its competition in cycling products.)
I'm supposing you've asked your local bike shop about what they can get, as distinct from what they have?
There are bike shops in Toronto I could recommend, but I know nothing about Ottawa in this regard.
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The Nexus 7 is reliable and rugged. (I've been known to bend drive rings. My bike with a Nexus 7 works fine.)
I'd be very cautious about the Mixed Tape's handlebar positioning, given your shoulder concerns.
Getting what you want for 600 CAD sticker price seems really implausible. (That's MEC's closeout price, and MEC is generally trying to underprice its competition in cycling products.)
I'm supposing you've asked your local bike shop about what they can get, as distinct from what they have?
There are bike shops in Toronto I could recommend, but I know nothing about Ottawa in this regard.