Recommend fitness bike
06-15-23, 01:15 PM
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Recommend fitness bike
Now I live in Germany and I want to buy a fitness bike with a rigid fork for up to 900 euros (preferably cheaper). I plan to use it for commuting, cycling training and occasional trips up to 200 km a day. Which bike is the best on this list?
Orbea Carpe 40 2023 - 599€
Trek FX 2 Disc - 2023 - 700€
Cube Hyde graphite´n´black - 750€
Raymon UrbanRay 1.0 - 2022 - 750€
Merida Speeder 100 - 2023 - 750€
Cannondale Quick Disc 4 - 2023 - 850€
Trek FX 3 Disc - 2023 - 900€
It is desirable that the bike be cheaper, but if the overpayment is worth it, then I am ready to pay more. So far my favorite Trek FX 2 Disc - 2023 - 700€. Trek FX 3 Disc - 2023 costs 900€ is it worth paying extra 200€?
Orbea Carpe 40 2023 - 599€
Trek FX 2 Disc - 2023 - 700€
Cube Hyde graphite´n´black - 750€
Raymon UrbanRay 1.0 - 2022 - 750€
Merida Speeder 100 - 2023 - 750€
Cannondale Quick Disc 4 - 2023 - 850€
Trek FX 3 Disc - 2023 - 900€
It is desirable that the bike be cheaper, but if the overpayment is worth it, then I am ready to pay more. So far my favorite Trek FX 2 Disc - 2023 - 700€. Trek FX 3 Disc - 2023 costs 900€ is it worth paying extra 200€?
06-15-23, 01:54 PM
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What you do is this: take the spec sheet for both bikes and look at the differences. Then price out the relative prices of both parts. Things like better wheels and tires can be a huge upgrade well worth the price difference
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06-16-23, 03:12 PM
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With your budget I would buy a used bike from a private party or find one for sale at a local bike shop. A bike that sold new for 2,000 euros is likely to be sellng for less than half the amount the owner paid for it when it was new. The only thing to change on a new to you bike is possibly the saddle and even that can wait.
06-16-23, 04:22 PM
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The two Treks and the Cannondale are similar enough that choosing by color wouldn't be wrong. The FX3 and the C'dale both have a single chainring (front) which will simplify maintenance and operation for a new rider.
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Dont buy used unless you know a lot about bike and are a decent bike mechanic and have all the tools you need. @shelbyfv and @alcjphil offer good advice.
Also ... the couple hundred euros you save won't mean a thing a year from now, but the better components will bring you joy---or their lack, sorrow---with every ride for years to come. It is pfennigs (pence) a day .... buy the best you can afford. You will be glad later.
Also ... the couple hundred euros you save won't mean a thing a year from now, but the better components will bring you joy---or their lack, sorrow---with every ride for years to come. It is pfennigs (pence) a day .... buy the best you can afford. You will be glad later.
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