About a year ago, I bought a cheap Decathlon bike, since I wanted to start biking again, and get in shape:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/btwin-original-520-hybrid-bike-id_8165506.html
A year after, I have the weight I wanted, and I am in much better shape, after having biked a lot.
For some time, I have been considering adding an electric motor to the bike (to be able to expand my excursions).
The other day, a part of the bike broke, and the technicians have told me it is likely the bike will not be repaired, so I can either have a brand new bike, or I can pay extra and get another bike.
I would like to ask you which bike you would choose:
- The original 5 day and night, as described above. Not a good bike. 7spd freewheel, not-cassette
- A riverside 7. More expensive, and apparently better in any sense. http://www.decathlon.co.uk/riverside-7-id_8070411.html
- A mountain bike. I do not know which one.
Usage would be a combination of urban usage, unpaved roads but in good condition, and sometimes unpaved road in not good condition. I do not want a flashy bike to avoid it being stolen. Ideally, I would like a bike that can be electrified easily.
What do you think?
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/btwin-original-520-hybrid-bike-id_8165506.html
A year after, I have the weight I wanted, and I am in much better shape, after having biked a lot.
For some time, I have been considering adding an electric motor to the bike (to be able to expand my excursions).
The other day, a part of the bike broke, and the technicians have told me it is likely the bike will not be repaired, so I can either have a brand new bike, or I can pay extra and get another bike.
I would like to ask you which bike you would choose:
- The original 5 day and night, as described above. Not a good bike. 7spd freewheel, not-cassette
- A riverside 7. More expensive, and apparently better in any sense. http://www.decathlon.co.uk/riverside-7-id_8070411.html
- A mountain bike. I do not know which one.
Usage would be a combination of urban usage, unpaved roads but in good condition, and sometimes unpaved road in not good condition. I do not want a flashy bike to avoid it being stolen. Ideally, I would like a bike that can be electrified easily.
What do you think?