Rosie 5678
Active Member
Hi all,
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this.
I've decided I would like to buy my first e bike (this has taken sometime to come to this decision!) My current dilemma is this:
I'm planning on using it primarily for work and possibly for small errands. I have no intention of using it for leisure rides as I will use my other bikes for this. I could technically use my road bike for work but I find I struggle with the journey home due to the hills/weather/ and sleep deprivation (I work nights). I estimate I will probably do around 5000 miles a year on it.
I could get an ebike on the cycle to work scheme but I'm limited to a £1000. Having looked at bikes in this price bracket I think the Carrera Crossroad bike is possibly the best value.
My reservations about this bike is regarding the longevity of the bike. I don't want to have to replace the bike after a year or have to spend a lot more money on maintenance because it is a cheaper bike.
I have looked at bikes that are more expensive (around the £2000 range) and I do like them but I'm just not as keen on the price!
Sorry for rambling on but just wondered if anyone had any thoughts as to what I should do or any suggestions as to a bike I could look at.
Thank you again
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this.
I've decided I would like to buy my first e bike (this has taken sometime to come to this decision!) My current dilemma is this:
I'm planning on using it primarily for work and possibly for small errands. I have no intention of using it for leisure rides as I will use my other bikes for this. I could technically use my road bike for work but I find I struggle with the journey home due to the hills/weather/ and sleep deprivation (I work nights). I estimate I will probably do around 5000 miles a year on it.
I could get an ebike on the cycle to work scheme but I'm limited to a £1000. Having looked at bikes in this price bracket I think the Carrera Crossroad bike is possibly the best value.
My reservations about this bike is regarding the longevity of the bike. I don't want to have to replace the bike after a year or have to spend a lot more money on maintenance because it is a cheaper bike.
I have looked at bikes that are more expensive (around the £2000 range) and I do like them but I'm just not as keen on the price!
Sorry for rambling on but just wondered if anyone had any thoughts as to what I should do or any suggestions as to a bike I could look at.
Thank you again