Hybrid commuter for 1k - what would you go for?
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In the market for a new hybrid bike. The bike will be my only bike so needs to be multi-functional - shopping/commuting/fitness/tow paths etc.
From a cursory look around I am drawn to the Canyon Roadlight range as they seem hard to beat spec wise. Must be a 1 x chainring setup.
Any other contenders?
From a cursory look around I am drawn to the Canyon Roadlight range as they seem hard to beat spec wise. Must be a 1 x chainring setup.
Any other contenders?
I've been commuting on a Roadlite for a few years now.
About 100km per week summer /winter.
It's covered in a layer of grey grime, gets occasionally washed when I feel guilty, but hasn't missed a beat.
Mine is a 2x but I run it as a 1x and will probably remove the front mech at some point.
It's a more sporting bike than a commuter, but with mudguards on, it does everything.
I would buy another if it got stolen.
About 100km per week summer /winter.
It's covered in a layer of grey grime, gets occasionally washed when I feel guilty, but hasn't missed a beat.
Mine is a 2x but I run it as a 1x and will probably remove the front mech at some point.
It's a more sporting bike than a commuter, but with mudguards on, it does everything.
I would buy another if it got stolen.
Maybe a cube editor (over budget 11 speed hub but awesome - I use one for commuting) or a cube Hyde (8 speed hub gears and right around your budget)
These have an in gear hub so a little heavier and less efficient than a well-maintained derailleur but need practically no maintenance through the winter.
These have an in gear hub so a little heavier and less efficient than a well-maintained derailleur but need practically no maintenance through the winter.
troc said:
Maybe a cube editor (over budget 11 speed hub but awesome - I use one for commuting) or a cube Hyde (8 speed hub gears and right around your budget)
These have an in gear hub so a little heavier and less efficient than a well-maintained derailleur but need practically no maintenance through the winter.
My son has a nexus hub bike that has been nothing but trouble so I am wary about different drive systems.These have an in gear hub so a little heavier and less efficient than a well-maintained derailleur but need practically no maintenance through the winter.
Contemplating cycle2work scheme but my company only does Evans scheme and they have nothing of interest for me hybrid wise. Toying with the idea that now is the time to jump to electric for even greater versatility.
Master Bean said:
That looks a bit too entry level.Described as light in the description and it is 14.5kg?
272BHP said:
troc said:
Maybe a cube editor (over budget 11 speed hub but awesome - I use one for commuting) or a cube Hyde (8 speed hub gears and right around your budget)
These have an in gear hub so a little heavier and less efficient than a well-maintained derailleur but need practically no maintenance through the winter.
My son has a nexus hub bike that has been nothing but trouble so I am wary about different drive systems.These have an in gear hub so a little heavier and less efficient than a well-maintained derailleur but need practically no maintenance through the winter.
Contemplating cycle2work scheme but my company only does Evans scheme and they have nothing of interest for me hybrid wise. Toying with the idea that now is the time to jump to electric for even greater versatility.
Hub gears are the norm here.
Bought a Planet X London Road https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-london... a few years ago for commuting to the station - seemed decent enough. Short journey though only c 5 miles. c£1k
Took it down a few firm tracks and it was fine with that as well - but mostly road commuting
Took it down a few firm tracks and it was fine with that as well - but mostly road commuting
OutInTheShed said:
Surely you need to decide that before anything else?
If you will use an e-bike more, then I'd say 'do it'.
I already use a bike for most trips and rarely use the car anymore. In theory an e-bike could also grab those use cases where on some days a destination is just a little too far for bike. This would leave the car solely for long journeys and heavy weather.If you will use an e-bike more, then I'd say 'do it'.
I had been exploring various add on electric kits so maybe something lightly assisted like a Specialized Vado SL would be a really flexible solution going forward. But then again it does add more complexity, a lot more cost and is very attractive to bike thieves.
I dunno, I will mull it over.
Rustybanger said:
Bought a Planet X London Road https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-london... a few years ago for commuting to the station - seemed decent enough. Short journey though only c 5 miles. c£1k
Took it down a few firm tracks and it was fine with that as well - but mostly road commuting
That looks a good deal for the money but drop handle bars are a no no. I want a hybrid for city riding.Took it down a few firm tracks and it was fine with that as well - but mostly road commuting
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