Buying my first bike
06-26-20, 02:37 PM
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Buying my first bike
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I hope everyone here is in good health!
I am planning to buy a new hybrid cycle. This will be my first cycle ( except for the kid one that i had when i was little). I will be using it for commuting from my home to work( around 23 KM one way), Daily basic usage such as grocery shopping and for fitness. However due to the current situation the new 2020 stock are not available. I have shortlisted some of the bikes but can't make a decision as which one to get. Here are the bikes that I have selected.FX 2 Disc (2020)
Also is there any downside to get a older model like 2019 Trek FX 3?
Kind regards,
Gaurav Krishna
I hope everyone here is in good health!
I am planning to buy a new hybrid cycle. This will be my first cycle ( except for the kid one that i had when i was little). I will be using it for commuting from my home to work( around 23 KM one way), Daily basic usage such as grocery shopping and for fitness. However due to the current situation the new 2020 stock are not available. I have shortlisted some of the bikes but can't make a decision as which one to get. Here are the bikes that I have selected.
Merida Crossway Urban 40 (2020)
Polygon Path 2 (2020)
Polygon Path 3 (2020)
FX 2 Disc (2020)
FX 3 (2019) on Sale
Also is there any downside to get a older model like 2019 Trek FX 3?
Kind regards,
Gaurav Krishna
06-26-20, 08:34 PM
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Hi Gaurav and welcome,
To answer your last question of any downside to buying last seasons bike? No 99% of the time. Many manufactures change very little between seasons, colour of frame, slight change of components other times changes to geometry on other occasions and even sometimes changing the use of the bike all together. The two Trek FX3 bikes seam a similar spec so just go for the cheaper one.
The Merida bike seams to have front suspension, this is a heavy upgrade unless you need it. Most commuter bikes now run with wider rubber to alleviate the need for them. Also Kona do a Dew DL commuter with fenders in that price range, if you have a stockist near you. Try them before you buy them, get to feel what they are all like before you make your decision.
To answer your last question of any downside to buying last seasons bike? No 99% of the time. Many manufactures change very little between seasons, colour of frame, slight change of components other times changes to geometry on other occasions and even sometimes changing the use of the bike all together. The two Trek FX3 bikes seam a similar spec so just go for the cheaper one.
The Merida bike seams to have front suspension, this is a heavy upgrade unless you need it. Most commuter bikes now run with wider rubber to alleviate the need for them. Also Kona do a Dew DL commuter with fenders in that price range, if you have a stockist near you. Try them before you buy them, get to feel what they are all like before you make your decision.
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It would be smart to find out the widest tire that will fit. The Trek comes with 32’s, but can you go to 38 if you want a softer ride? So much depends on the roads.
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I’m not riding that commute. For all I know he can run 25’s.
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06-26-20, 11:02 PM
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Hi Gaurav and welcome,
To answer your last question of any downside to buying last seasons bike? No 99% of the time. Many manufactures change very little between seasons, colour of frame, slight change of components other times changes to geometry on other occasions and even sometimes changing the use of the bike all together. The two Trek FX3 bikes seam a similar spec so just go for the cheaper one.
The Merida bike seams to have front suspension, this is a heavy upgrade unless you need it. Most commuter bikes now run with wider rubber to alleviate the need for them. Also Kona do a Dew DL commuter with fenders in that price range, if you have a stockist near you. Try them before you buy them, get to feel what they are all like before you make your decision.
To answer your last question of any downside to buying last seasons bike? No 99% of the time. Many manufactures change very little between seasons, colour of frame, slight change of components other times changes to geometry on other occasions and even sometimes changing the use of the bike all together. The two Trek FX3 bikes seam a similar spec so just go for the cheaper one.
The Merida bike seams to have front suspension, this is a heavy upgrade unless you need it. Most commuter bikes now run with wider rubber to alleviate the need for them. Also Kona do a Dew DL commuter with fenders in that price range, if you have a stockist near you. Try them before you buy them, get to feel what they are all like before you make your decision.
Merida Crossway Urban 40 that i have mentioned has rigid fork. I have read on this forum that fork is better than suspension for hybrid and on riding good roads. I was thinking going with Polygon Path 3 2020 as it has " Shimano Acera M3000 9-Speed rear derailleur " which I believe is a better than the ones used on others.
Is Polygon Path 3 better choice than Merida Crossway or would you suggest another one?
06-27-20, 01:29 AM
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The Trek FX 3 2019 is on sale and the price is similar to all the other bikes that I have mentioned. But those trek bike looks so damn beautiful in picture.
Merida Crossway Urban 40 that i have mentioned has rigid fork. I have read on this forum that fork is better than suspension for hybrid and on riding good roads. I was thinking going with Polygon Path 3 2020 as it has " Shimano Acera M3000 9-Speed rear derailleur " which I believe is a better than the ones used on others.
Is Polygon Path 3 better choice than Merida Crossway or would you suggest another one?
Merida Crossway Urban 40 that i have mentioned has rigid fork. I have read on this forum that fork is better than suspension for hybrid and on riding good roads. I was thinking going with Polygon Path 3 2020 as it has " Shimano Acera M3000 9-Speed rear derailleur " which I believe is a better than the ones used on others.
Is Polygon Path 3 better choice than Merida Crossway or would you suggest another one?
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Polygon Path 3 looks like a good bike, based on the online reviews that I have seen only. Merida is a good manufacturer and a lot of Merida bikes are sold as hire bikes here in New Zealand. However If it were me I would probably go for the 2019 Trek FX 3 2019 because I like a bargain and previous season bikes don't hold me back at all. But only after test riding all of the bikes on my short list.
That Kona Deluxe 2020 looks beautiful
Congrats
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Polygon Path 3 looks like a good bike, based on the online reviews that I have seen only. Merida is a good manufacturer and a lot of Merida bikes are sold as hire bikes here in New Zealand. However If it were me I would probably go for the 2019 Trek FX 3 2019 because I like a bargain and previous season bikes don't hold me back at all. But only after test riding all of the bikes on my short list.
06-27-20, 07:21 AM
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That is a good bike, the groupset is getting a little old now but will be great for commuting. Just be aware that, that bike has 650B tyres. I don't know how easy it will be to get a wide range of tyres in your location. The bikes that you were looking at earlier were 29" (700C) which are readily available in most locations in a number of price ranges with a variety of widths and tread patterns and also compounds, the 650B although a great tyre are a little more limited in some parts of the world. Also 650B on a Large frame won't be to everyone's taste so may effect your resale value if looking to move on later Just a thought.
