Howdy.

So I am looking at getting into a bicycle to use for my event medical standby service for 5k's and triathlons. Basically, I'll be hauling some medical gear on a bike while chasing the racers on these endurance runs.

Stopped at a local shop, and he was trying to sell me on some $1600 Trek cyclocross bike. REI suggested either their Novara Safari or the Novara Mazama. I test rode both and really liked the Mazama, but I wanted to see if anyone here had experience with this bike or suggestions for others.

Bike in question: https://www.rei.com/product/875003/n...zama-bike-2016

Spanks.