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Need Help Choosing A Bike

  • 09-07-2019 3:47pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭


    Hey,

    I live in Spain and I'm looking at getting a bike to cycle to work.

    I live in a city called Denia and work in a town called Javea (20 KM approx - 53 mins cycle according to Google Maps).

    The route has a lot of steep hills (it goes around a mountain).

    My brother has suggested that I look at a hybrid bike which sounds like a good idea.

    Use the electric motor for some of the steep hills and cycle the rest.

    It's something I want to try and do everyday so I think a hybrid would ensure I enjoy the commute.

    Budget is €1K but would spend a little more if needed.

    No idea about bikes so any direction would be much appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,953 ✭✭✭Bigus


    shuffles03 wrote: »
    Hey,

    I live in Spain and I'm looking at getting a bike to cycle to work.

    I live in a city called Denia and work in a town called Javea (20 KM approx - 53 mins cycle according to Google Maps).

    The route has a lot of steep hills (it goes around a mountain).

    My brother has suggested that I look at a hybrid bike which sounds like a good idea.

    Use the electric motor for some of the steep hills and cycle the rest.

    It's something I want to try and do everyday so I think a hybrid would ensure I enjoy the commute.

    Budget is €1K but would spend a little more if needed.

    No idea about bikes so any direction would be much appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.

    Get something with a mid drive motor , not a hub motor to better cope with the hills, and if possible go for Bosch, and hydraulic disc brake (not cable) available across many different bike brands , your budget might have to be more like €1800 , but when compared to a car it’s great value as no virtually running costs , and ebike hold their value, while having nice green credentials and help with health.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,953 ✭✭✭Bigus




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