Hybrid/Fitness /Gravel / Commuter bike hi people looking for a bike to fit these categories .

[GDS68]

My shortlist
Orbea carpe 20
Marin Presidio 1
Marin Dsx or Dsx 1
Specialized sirrus x2.0
Trek fx3
I'd love any feedback please.
Thanks Graham

 

[vickster]

Can you post links to the specs for each.
Best bet is to try them all and see which you like/fits you best

 

[GDS68]

@vickster attached the 2 Marin bikes here.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Mod Note:
@GDS68 welcome to Cycle Chat!
You can post links on here: just copy the link, or picture and copy on here.
Downloadable PDFs are a bit long winded

 

[GDS68]

https://www.orbea.com/ie-en/bicycles/urban/carpe/cat/carpe-20-2023

 

[GDS68]

Mod Note:
@GDS68 welcome to Cycle Chat!
You can post links on here: just copy the link, or picture and copy on here.
Downloadable PDFs are a bit long winded

No probs thanks

 

[GDS68]

https://www.marinbikes.com/ww/bikes/2023-presidio-1https://www.marinbikes.com/ww/bikes/2023-dsx

 

[GDS68]

https://www.specialized.com/lu/en/sirrus-x-2-0/p/200342

 

[SpokeyDokey]

https://www.specialized.com/lu/en/sirrus-x-2-0/p/200342

Only available in a very small size

 

[GDS68]

Only available in a very small size

@SpokeyDokey I'm in Ireland I road an XL available in the Specialized shop here 👍

 

[SpokeyDokey]

@SpokeyDokey I'm in Ireland I road an XL available in the Specialized shop here 👍

Do you have a maximum budget to help members suggest other bikes or are are you only considering those on your list?

 

[GDS68]

Do you have a maximum budget to help members suggest other bikes or are are you only considering those on your list?

Yes that's a good plan €1200 max thanks @SpokeyDokey

 

[SpokeyDokey]

The Marin DSX1 has a good solid spec' and is right at the top of your budget. Nice piece of kit.

You should be able to haggle 10% off the price quite easily.

Re the bikes equipped with Microshift components: I know very little about these - someone else may have an opinion and some input.

Make sure that you have budgeted for all the extras you will need if you are not already a cyclist.

 

[cycling_eejit]

I was looking for a similar bike about 6 months ago. Looked at the Trek Fx3 and was interested in the Marin DSX but no stockists near me.
I decided I would prefer a double chainring so that ruled a few out.
Eventually the bike that seemed to best meet my needs and looked to be the best value for money was a Cube SL Road Pro.
(Think it's been renamed as Cube Nulane for 2023, so you might be able to get last year's one a bit cheaper).
I've been very happy with the bike, whether it's any better than the others on your list, I can't say.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I was looking for a similar bike about 6 months ago. Looked at the Trek Fx3 and was interested in the Marin DSX but no stockists near me.
I decided I would prefer a double chainring so that ruled a few out.
Eventually the bike that seemed to best meet my needs and looked to be the best value for money was a Cube SL Road Pro.
(Think it's been renamed as Cube Nulane for 2023, so you might be able to get last year's one a bit cheaper).
I've been very happy with the bike, whether it's any better than the others on your list, I can't say.

Cool looking bike and nice spec'.