Gazelle and another bike
 

Hi guys and gals,

I've moved from Toronto to Germany and looking for two bike: one for myself, and one for the girlfriend. I generally have very little clue about bikes, but I do know that Germany's second-hand bikes are cheaper than Toronto's. I'm hoping I can use the opinion of some experts here to decide on my purchase decision.

Distances here in Germany are not as long as the ones in North America. Typically, 30 minutes would get you from one corner of the city to the opposite side. Surfaces are also usually flat. So I think a road bike, even one with 3 gears or none, would be sufficient.

I've found a guy who fixes and sells bikes. He's shared me some pictures and prices:

Bike 1: 120 euros.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...a48ba71eaea47f

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...eb5dffc7282dae

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...7d38c789ab7087

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...801bd5eb5d6b88

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...801bd5eb5d6b88

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...f73124676cbdc2

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...6e18f4692e6928

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...719c0a4c991585

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...79ba7c29eea422

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...297645a28860de

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...dc08ebb01ed1d9


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...2dedd315300892


Bike 2, for 230 euros:


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...0dc6967a8ef241


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...e4e29b0237a565


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...17caa0a7ad4919


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...26d7a2c30e3496


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...beb6f136896df4


Not sure if this is for the 2nd bike as well:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...ad551791839e7c


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...58da24199197cd


Any feedback and pointers are truly welcomed. Thanks, peeps. Really appreciate your help.

Nice bikes! I wouldn't mind paying 230 for the second one. The first one is not too much of my liking, but it does look good and in good condition.

ANy idea about the brands and the pricing?

Silver Mixtie appears to have Positron, early index shifting. I would pass by on that one. The Gazelle is interesting, 230 Euro seems a expensive but I do not know the local market.