Hi,
i am nearing 50 and looking to get back into commuting into work 2-3 days a week. The trip is 3-4 miles each way, though there is 1.5 miles of hills, which is uphill on the way home. I was doing regularly till about 6 years ago when i picked up some niggling injuries to my knees, ankles and back. I was using an 80's scott (heavy on road tyres) or a merida speedster (younger but needs more brakes and tyre). I use 2 panniers as i carry clothes, food and work stuff.
I was wondering round the cycle show yesterday and it has piqued my interest again...
So the questions - should I stick with what I have or upgrade to something newer? They both have flat bars, but I am torn between flat and dropped, though flat can be safer in traffic when i get a run dropped would be better. I also saw a front hub based electric assist motor that could convert 'any' bike into an ebike - are these worth considering?
Really looking for feedback / guidance.
thanks in advance
Rich
i am nearing 50 and looking to get back into commuting into work 2-3 days a week. The trip is 3-4 miles each way, though there is 1.5 miles of hills, which is uphill on the way home. I was doing regularly till about 6 years ago when i picked up some niggling injuries to my knees, ankles and back. I was using an 80's scott (heavy on road tyres) or a merida speedster (younger but needs more brakes and tyre). I use 2 panniers as i carry clothes, food and work stuff.
I was wondering round the cycle show yesterday and it has piqued my interest again...
So the questions - should I stick with what I have or upgrade to something newer? They both have flat bars, but I am torn between flat and dropped, though flat can be safer in traffic when i get a run dropped would be better. I also saw a front hub based electric assist motor that could convert 'any' bike into an ebike - are these worth considering?
Really looking for feedback / guidance.
thanks in advance
Rich