I've read a fair amount of criticism about the value for the money from Linus Bicycles.

I'm in the market for a new bike and I really like the style of the Linus Roadster Sport. https://www.linusbike.com/collections/heritage-bikes/products/roadster-sport

I'm tempted but I'd like to investigate alternatives. Does anyone have any recommendations of other bikes in the same style family?

I've been riding a hybrid bike (Liv Alight) for exercise. In the past few months, I have achieved a few goals I set for myself when I first purchased the bike: I've increased my average speed up to 15mph, done a metric century with ~3000ft of climbing, and put 750+mi on the bike. Admittedly baby steps, but enough for me to have my eyes on a local training program next spring. It consists of increasingly long group rides, with the "graduation" ride at 100+mi with 6000+ft of climbing. Because I had a hard time keeping up with people on road bikes during the metric century, and because I'm tempted to think I could make more progress with a better bike, I'm wondering if I should buy a road bike. I am considering the following options, available at my size and meeting my max budget of $2500:

1. Giant Defy Advance 2 (2024): on sale at $2500 after tax ($950 off) at a not-so-local bike shop (2hrs by public transport/bike). I heard many good things about the Giant Defy, only drawback is the look. I don't hate it but I also don't feel excited by it.
2. Canyon Endurance CF 7: on sale at $2200 pre tax, $200 off. I AM excited by the look, but less by the sale.
3. Refurbished Trek Domane AL 4/5 Gen 3 (2022): $1300/1400 pre tax ($500/700 off). In addition to the price, biggest advantage is I live close to a Trek bike shop. From the few times I went there I have very good impression of the service.
4. I suppose I could also check second-hand market. There's nothing I want in the local market, and I haven't tried buying online as I don't know how to tell if a seller is trustworthy.

My main concern is I'm likely to move home in less than a year. Depending on where I end up, I may have to ship or sell the bike. So I need to justify that one year of usage (with the training program and workout rides, let's say 1000-2000 miles) will be worth the cost of shipping/selling second-hand, or suck it up with my current hybrid. Want to hear what's everyone's thought on it. Should I get a new bike? Which option meets my purpose best?

Sorry about this long-winded post. TLDR: If I move home in a year but expect to ride a decent amount before that, is it worth it to upgrade my hybrid to a road bike?

Hello Reddit,

This is a Crosspost from r/Fahrrad. I helplessly fell in love with the mentioned Orbea Gravel bike and due to model from the previous years, I'm searching for the following bike:

• Orbea Terra M30 TEAM
• Model 2022 or 2023
• Size S
• Color: Infinity Green Carbon Matt
• Shimano GRX 2x11

I'm looking for this specific combination.

It seems that I've already looked through every online shop in Germany and while I thought it might be a good idea to reach out to every retailer manually, I would like to start of with Reddit.

Does someone has an idea where I could get this bike? Preferably in Germany though.

Hey guys, does anyone know if Woom has any black friday or cyber monday deals this year? I’m curious if they offer discounts during black friday or if it’s worth it to wait for cyber monday. I’m planning to purchase a Woom bike for my kid, and I’ve been saving up, so I’m hoping for a good deal before the last minute of black friday. If you’ve found any sites or offers, please let me know.

update - hi guys! after searching for a while, heres what i got, hope it helps:

Best woom bike Cyber Monday deals:

• $285 off woom kids bikes (woom.com)
• woom ORIGINAL bike on sale (woom.com)
• 30% off woom NOW bike (woom.com)

Tired of the subway. I have ridden as a delivery guy in the past, for about four years, 7 hours straight riding around. That was on a Schwinn Sprint, which I still possess.

Thinking of an upgrade, maybe am e-bike.

I work in tech theater so it would be great to have something easy to ride after a 12 hour shift, just hop on, laughing up my sleeve at commuters on the train.

But the expense and weight up and down stairs, losing the health benefits, becoming yet another e-bike ahole, plus its dangerous, might as well get a scooter in that case and obey road rules.

I feel like I would be better served with a manual bike.

Looking for a light, fast, durable bike that can support me and a full backpack. The regular commute is from Queens to midtown.

Kind of thinking a road bike, 1.5 to 2k range. Willing to hear e-bike recommendations too, not educated about out them.

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I'm shopping for my first adult bike, primarily for urban commuting, and am trying to narrow down the search based on the following criteria:

• Appropriate size steel or aluminum frame
• More upright, relaxed geometry as opposed to "race" geometry
• No suspension or front gears (added complexity)
• Headset not internally routed, but internal frame routing is fine
• 700C wheels and some degree of tread on the tires
• Able to mount fenders and rear rack

Am I missing anything that could help me narrow it down further? Is there anything I ought to avoid? Do you have any bike recommendations based on these criteria?

I'd really like something used, but it doesn't hurt to see appropriate new models for reference.

As the title says, I’m looking for a flat bar bike that I will mostly use as a commuter. And occasionally use for bike packing trips.

I currently ride a 2021 epic Evo, it’s my favorite bike ever. I use it for bike packing and mountain biking. I would be happy to use it for commuting, but it’s expensive to leave locked up around town.

I’m tempted to get a Soma juice and build it as a rigid commuter. I know drop bars usually just aren’t comfortable for me.

Curious to hear any recommendations people have. Thanks!

Ive been running for a long time and now thinking about starting triathlon training. Would this one be a good deal for a first bike?

Brand: Cannondale Model: Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra Short description: 58cm road bike

Frame size: 58cm

Description: Year model 2015. A well-maintained carbon fiber road bike with disc brakes that has been ridden very little. Otherwise original, but the wheels were replaced a year ago.

Price: €1090

https://www.rei.com/product/207914/co-op-cycles-adv-22-bike?sku=2079140004

https://www.rei.com/product/208185/cannondale-topstone-carbon-4-bike?sku=2081850008

I'm in the market for my very first gravel bike and I'm set on purchasing from REI (I've got a buttload of gift cards). I've narrowed it down to these 2. I'm looking for a bike I can grow into and as a bike newbie, the input of folks with more knowledge than I. Thanks!

Hard to find bikes in my size, but I found this one through a local bike shop. Frame seems a bit old and with external cables, but new 105 groupset should be nice, right?

Hi everyone,

I have absolutely no knowledge on bikes, so please excuse me if I'm very vague.

I need a bike that I'll be using to get to my classes and to work. It has to be a bike that can take a beating, and doesn't require much care.

I have an old Cannondale F1000 bike sitting out in the backyard. My grandpa bought it off someone for $30 a few years ago and then lent it off to me. It's in very bad shape, and needs a lot of work.

However, there are some notable folding bikes (from what I can tell) selling on Facebook marketplace. I have seen a Dahon foldable bike and a Link A7 Tern bike listed for around $270, both of the respective owners claim it's brand new. Especially the Link A7, as it has only been bought for a photo shoot, and it comes with a rear rack. The save space of a foldable bike isn't something I need, but it would be nice.

I will be riding around 7.9 miles total per day. But, if I ride the bus in between, that will considerably be shortened down to around 1.5-2 miles total.

So, should I fix an old bike, or buy a new foldable bike?

EDIT: my budget is around $400-500. My local bike shop is having a sale on Electra bikes for around $200-500 depending on the model.

Hello. Im a middle aged man but reasonably fit. I have been commuting by bikes for many years. I recently moved further out of my city and I am faced with a longer commute (9 miles - one way is entirely up hill with gradients between 5 to 10 %).

I have 2 bikes - an old hybrid, fairly hefty but built like a tank and a nice lighter gravel. Before the move I was using the old hybrid to commute and the gravel for weekend rides. Since the move I have been using mostly hybrid, occasionally gravel (obviously much faster) but both are leaving me quite tired at the end of the day. I also prefer not to use the gravel because I like keeping it nice for weekend rides. Often I find myself taking the bus in the morning/making excuses not to cycle as I am still feeling the hill climb from the night before.

I have been contemplating getting an e-bike (potentially a lighter with x35 mahle motor such as the Ribble e hybrid or Raleigh trace or the specialized Vado SL 4.0) to replace the hybrid.

The question is really - would a lighter weight bike such as this be able to tackle the hill or should I go full fat ebike? Maybe a more fundamental question is - should I just suck it up and keep going with what I've got until I get fitter?!

Any thoughts are welcome!

https://preview.redd.it/ol9obcg2wy3e1.png?width=1792&format=png&auto=webp&s=5509a1df7ab513d0d3c9540aae7df08939bfe393

Looking to buy my first road bike. Going to use it for fitness, getting around in the city, and possibly iron man training eventually. Haven't found much online for how much this bike is worth so I'm wondering if it's overpriced or about market price. Specs below from the ad.

Giant Defy Alliance - Composite frame, half carbon, half aluminum frame, carbon fork.

Shimano 105 groupset

Mavic CXP22 wheelset

Carbon seatpost

https://preview.redd.it/6gxcdpjeny3e1.png?width=1462&format=png&auto=webp&s=52d6786d15eb9d2cf45cdd32efc293aca325e377

guessing everyone will say this is an awful deal because it has rim brakes and no di2, but I don't mind the absence of either in the presence of top of the line dura ace 9000 gear. I'm really liking the look of this because of the roval wheels and good condition drivetrain According to the seller, its also only been ridden in Australia, so the frame integrity most likely isn't compromised. Thoughts?

Hello my wife and I are very confused about the new drive train speeds.

We were attempting to get the Dual Sport 2 Gen 5 2023 with the 18 speed drive train but they are impossible to find in large so I had to get a Dual Sport 2 Gen 5 2025 which has a 9 speed train.

Why would the 2025 have less speeds and does this make to a worse drive train than the 2023?

Hi - looking to buy my first gravel bike and found a 2015 crux e5 on marketplace for 800$.

This bike would help me explore group rides with road bikes and start doing some gravel routes with the stretch goal of doing some short bikepacking.

Feels like I’m 200 away from a brand new bike at this price point - is this the better choice ?

Details: Specialized Crux E5 premium aluminum 54cm. SRAM Force drivetrain 11 speed. SRAM Force Carbon crankset. SRAM Force hydraulic disk brakes. Specialized Hover alloy 15mm rise plus flare bars. Specialized FACT carbon fork. Panaracer Gravelking SK 38mm tires (fresh tubeless). Salsa 70mm stem. Salsa hubs, WTB SX17 700c rims.

I'm looking for a very good quality, lightweight bike for my 4 year old. Woom 3 checks all the boxes but its shipping fee + taxes + import fee to get it delivered in Canada is quite ridiculous (about $200 USD). Guardian 14 Inch bike also seems quite perfect, but they don't even ship outside the US. What are some equivalents in Canada, of similar aesthetics and quality? Budget up to $500 CAD.

P.S. I don't want to buy used one (just personal choice), I prefer to get a new one that instead holds its value well, and can be sold once my kid outgrows it.