Low maintenance City Bike with some whistles and bells
canadian_bishop
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Hello, I am looking for a very low maintenance daily commuter bike. I do 15km/day & 90m (one way) elevation. I ride all year long except for when there's snow (\~7 days/year). And, I live in Vancouver, so rain and all that that brings. Therefore, I've settled on a carbon belt and internal hub gearing and of course disc breaks. Everything I've looked at indicates I'd most likely be looking at either the Shimano Alfine 8 or 11 hub-wise. I also will need full fenders (thanks Vancouver), a rear rack, and a bottle holder. I have lights and a bell, so, that's less of a worry. My current ride is a 2017 Norco VFR5.
I'd also like to be able to do some bike camping in summer so, that 's another reason to have more gears, something hopefully not too heavy, and strong (but not too wide) tyres. Again, because these bikes don't exist here, I'm going to eventually have to just purchase one and hope for the best, so I'm really hoping some people can give some real knowledgable opinions. I want to hear all the dirt and the praises.
I'm open to suggestions of other options, but I've looked a lot and most other ones are missing the Alfine 11, no carbon belt, too expensive, etc. But, there could be something I've missed or not even considered. I've only listed ones with the Alfine 11 but each brand also offers pretty much the same bike (frame-wise) for cheaper and less features in the "8". Unfortunately, there are literally no Alfine 11 hubs in this city, or even Province. I admit I haven't even tried the 8 yet but, I have some options and am going to take a test ride as soon as I can. So, if after my test ride of an "8", I think it's enough, I may consider them.
Now, on to the bikes. I have narrowed it down to 3 contenders and I have listed them in order of my preference below. I'd really like some feedback from users that have actually *ridden* one or more preferable two or all three of them. But, I'll accept knowledge from knowledgable people.
1. Cube Editor: https://www.cube.eu/en/2020/bikes/urban/editor/cube-editor-blacknpurple-2020/
1. Probably the cheapest; I think the tyres are strong; better looking than the Presidio, but I'd need to add some accessories; I've heard Cubes are good value for money
2. BMC Alpenchallenge 01 ONE: https://www.bmc-switzerland.com/models/city-active/alpenchallenge.html
1. Probably most attractive (minus the colour) but, I think also probably the most expensive (which is why it's below the Editor), but might be the best choice though; I hear BMC are good quality
3. Marin Presidio 4 DLX: https://www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/family/20-presidio
1. Least attractive, but comes with everything
If you've read this far, thank you!! I'm really stuck here and need to bite the bullet on this. And, to top it off, I don't honestly know that much about bikes so any insights are well appreciated.
I'd also like to be able to do some bike camping in summer so, that 's another reason to have more gears, something hopefully not too heavy, and strong (but not too wide) tyres. Again, because these bikes don't exist here, I'm going to eventually have to just purchase one and hope for the best, so I'm really hoping some people can give some real knowledgable opinions. I want to hear all the dirt and the praises.
I'm open to suggestions of other options, but I've looked a lot and most other ones are missing the Alfine 11, no carbon belt, too expensive, etc. But, there could be something I've missed or not even considered. I've only listed ones with the Alfine 11 but each brand also offers pretty much the same bike (frame-wise) for cheaper and less features in the "8". Unfortunately, there are literally no Alfine 11 hubs in this city, or even Province. I admit I haven't even tried the 8 yet but, I have some options and am going to take a test ride as soon as I can. So, if after my test ride of an "8", I think it's enough, I may consider them.
Now, on to the bikes. I have narrowed it down to 3 contenders and I have listed them in order of my preference below. I'd really like some feedback from users that have actually *ridden* one or more preferable two or all three of them. But, I'll accept knowledge from knowledgable people.
1. Cube Editor: https://www.cube.eu/en/2020/bikes/urban/editor/cube-editor-blacknpurple-2020/
1. Probably the cheapest; I think the tyres are strong; better looking than the Presidio, but I'd need to add some accessories; I've heard Cubes are good value for money
2. BMC Alpenchallenge 01 ONE: https://www.bmc-switzerland.com/models/city-active/alpenchallenge.html
1. Probably most attractive (minus the colour) but, I think also probably the most expensive (which is why it's below the Editor), but might be the best choice though; I hear BMC are good quality
3. Marin Presidio 4 DLX: https://www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/family/20-presidio
1. Least attractive, but comes with everything
If you've read this far, thank you!! I'm really stuck here and need to bite the bullet on this. And, to top it off, I don't honestly know that much about bikes so any insights are well appreciated.
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Just looking at those bikes, I love the look of the BMC. But I'd say fit is most important since if you're commuting you don' want to get to work with your body all torqued. So perhaps you should stick to something you can test ride -- if you buy it from a shop they'll adjust stem etc.0
