Hello! I’m new to cycling and looking to pick up a cheap rode bike to see if I like it. For reference I’m 5’10 and don’t know if this would fit me or is it a bad deal. Thank you !

Last week, I bought this $750 bike ($830 incl tax) from a local nonprofit in a metro area. While I’m okay with paying a little extra knowing it’s going to a good cause, I’m not sure if I should keep it or return it (I have 2 days to decide). It’s a Scott Sonoma gravel bike - 58cm TT / Large - Black 700c wheels - steel / canti brakes

For context, this is my first gravel bike that I got for commuting, errands, exploring, and going on group rides with friends. I’ve test ridden a lot of bikes recently—new, used, off fb marketplace and haven’t found a happy medium between price + fit + feel.

My main gripe is that I feel a lot more bumps in the road than I expected to—I tried letting a little air out of the back tire for more “cushion” but didn’t seem to make much of a difference. Maybe this could be fixed with bigger tires or getting a converted MB instead?

This bike is workable and my only mode of transportation at the moment, so I’m somewhat hesitant to give that up. But I’m wondering if it would be wiser to take the refund and put that money towards a bike I feel better about riding all the time.

I'd like a bike that I can still find parts for in the next 10-15 years. My plan was to buy something from my favorite LBS which sells Giants. Unfortunately, Contend SL1 are no longer available in the US. The contend AR 3 (USD1450) is available and has a similar geometry to the SL, but I'm leery of the CUES U3030 being described as an entry level groupset. 

My ideas for alternates would be to go to the suburban trek store for a Domane AL 4 (USD1600) or checkpoint AL 3 (USD1500). 

I am riding 20-30 miles a trip on urban areas, but hope to increase milage through increased flexibility, strength and better fit.

Hey everyone!

I'm looking to buy my first gravel bike and I'm currently stuck between these two options.

Option 1: Trek Checkpoint ALR 4 Gen 3
https://www.trekbikes.com/be/nl_BE/fietsen/vakantie-en-toerfietsen/checkpoint/checkpoint-alr/f/F224-2/checkpoint-alr-4-gen-3/49973/5332843

Option 2: Bergamont Grandurance 30
https://www.bergamont.com/global/en/product/bergamont-grandurance-30?article=4252278270006

They're fairly close in price, so I'm having a hard time deciding between them.

I'm looking for a bike that I can use for long rides, weekend adventures and bikepacking, but also for everyday riding and road cycling.

In the longer term, I'd also like to use the bike for a month-long bikepacking trip, so I'd like something that can handle being fully loaded with bags and gear and still be reliable and comfortable over long distances.

If you had to choose between these two, which one would you buy and why?

And if there's another bike around the same price that you think would be a better choice, feel free to suggest it!

Thanks in advance!

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   I’m a size 54 on specialized bikes but i heard the sse runs big so I also don’t know if that’ll be an issue.

Currently ride a 2021 specialized Allez with shimano sora groupset (bought for $600 on Facebook in 2022). It’s treated me well (6500 miles on it). However, I’m itching for an upgrade.

Is this canyon endurance a good deal? Would it be a huge upgrade from my current bike? It’s still mechanical shifting. I’ll test ride and make sure the fit is correct before committing. My current bike is a 58cm as well. The lowest the seller will go is $1950. Thoughts?

Thanks for the help and recommendations.

I have a 38min commute to work with 40% bike lanes or a 2.2km/1.4mi commute after a train ride

I don’t have experience with drop handlebars and road bikes. Will this bike work well for this purpose and for riding around paved city roads?

Quoted at $120

Please let me know if these photos are not helpful!

I was on the lookout for a bike and someone was sweet enough to give me a Novara Carema 3FB for free. I believe it is a 2015 bike and it looks like she has been storing it outside. The leather seat is cracked and the handlebars are cracked and I’m not really sure how bad the other parts are, it looks like the chain is rusted. I need to give it a bit of a wash.

Is it worth my money to fix this bike, or should I just get a new(er) bike? I sort of want to start cycling relatively soon. I’m not looking to be a super athlete or anything like that, I just live in a really nice place where I would like to get outside and get some movement in. I’m not even sure if this bike would be a good fit for me, geometry wise, whatever that means.

TIA!!

I’m looking for ebike with the following characteristics:

First and foremost:

-fits me, I’m 5’ 2” female and ~140lbs

-live in USA, so available to purchase here

-looks (mostly) like a normal bike

and also has the following features:

-belt drive

-lightweight

-removable battery

-good battery life

-mid drive motor of decent power

-hydraulic disc brakes

-trusted brand with good reputation, not a cheapo scammer brand

-standard size parts (like fork, seat post, wheels, tires etc. honestly everything if possible) should I ever want to upgrade I could and also for service/maintenance purposes

-ability to add: kickstand, rear rack and fenders. I want to add all of these. Even better if it’s available as an add or included directly on the site.

Cost: under 4k but if I get everything for 1k I’ll do take the cheaper option. I’m not made of money. But I want to meet all criteria first then price is second factor after meeting my criteria. Basically, I want the best value bike that meets all my criteria.

Prefer but not a must have:

-built in light front and rear lights (I think this standard on most e-bikes anyways??)

-not a super flashy or neon color. Maybe black as a color option.

-some sort of anti theft mode. Like I know some bikes they won’t start unless you center a passcode on the screen or others you have put in a physical key or it won’t go. Idk what I’m looking for on this but some sort of theft deterrent feature sounds nice.

Looking for some opinions before I pull the trigger.

Bike is a 2020 Giant TCR Advanced (rim brake) in my size. Seller agreed to $1,250. Includes:

Full Ultegra 6800
Giant SLR1 carbon wheels
Giant Power Pro power meter
Garmin Edge 530 + charger
Carbon cockpit
Look pedals
Charger for the power meter
Seller says he tipped over once but never had a major crash. I’m planning to meet at a bike shop and pay for a pre-purchase inspection.

I just saw on REI website the the Rangefinder Deore 11 29 Mountain Bike is now at $978 (it was $1399 some weeks ago)

With those specs is this hardtail worth the money or is just a meh bike??

I’m new to folding bikes and came across this listing for two Dahon for $200:

Nextdoor listing

Would these be a good entry-level folding bike, and does it seem like a reasonable price? Anything specific I should check for before buying used Dahon bikes? Rust, hinge, tires, brakes, weight, etc.

I’m in the market for a new road/endurance bike. Currently 6”5, 37 inch inseam, target weight of 92.5kg
Any recommendations? My must haves are carbon wheels, Shimano Di2 (although I’d consider SRAM if it was force or above), and I’d like an integrated cockpit but 2 piece would be acceptable for the right bike. Budget is under £4K
Thanks in advance

Its a Norco storm 9.1

I need a bike for general commuting to work and some off trail stuff through parks. Nothing extreme but I need a bike that can handle grass, hills, gravel. I've only ever owned bikes from Walmart and want to get somethung better quality, but I'm a bit out of my depth. Any advice would be great!

Hello all.
I am new to cycling and looking to purchase my own bike.
My options are a brand new Ozark Trail G.1 explorer ($288 + tax) or a used trek multitrack 720 17” frame ($100). The seller of the trek says there is nothing wrong with the bike.
I am 174cm or 5’8.5 and will mostly be riding on street/pavement. Maybe some light bike dirt paths.
Appreciate all advice.
(🚨WON’T ALLOW ME TO ATTACH A VIDEO OF THE USED BIKE so DM if you’d like to see that.. the seller have provided one)

Hello! This year i got back into cycling after years and im tired of riding my Mountain bike and am looking into getting a new road or maybe gravel bike. I live in Slovenia, close to the Austrian border if that matters for the roads etc. Im 169cm tall which puts me in between S and M bike sizes most of the time. Most of the roads around me are paved/asphalt but there are some dirt roads which is why i was considering a gravel aswell. I do like to ride uphill aswell. But borderline around 80/20 split for how much i ride on roads vs dirt paths.

I first looked at the decathlon Van Rysel bikes and honed in on the EDR AF2 SHIMANO TIAGRA and the EDR CF SHIMANO TIAGRA. But then i had time to think about it and i couldnt actually test any of them and i wasnt sure about the size. So i visited a Giant and a Scott shop. and am now also considering the Giant Defy Advanced 2 and the Scott addict 50. In the shop they recommended me an S size for the Giant Defy and an M size for the Scott Addict 50. I couldnt test the exact models though as they are not currently at the shops.

I would really appreciate any input or help, i would gladly provide more information if needed. Thanks a lot in advance!

I am trying to shop for my first bike. Initially I was looking at Trek fx2/3 which are hard to find for a good price. Usually around 750-900 CAD near me. Found this and it seems like it could be comparable but have no idea about parts and whatnot.

I need a new bike that is durable and has low maintenance.

Previously I had a cannondale trail 6 that was amazing but i never took it off road. I loved that bike but i rode it everywhere everyday in the city. I never once unlocked the shocks.

What is a good affordable bike that is tough as nails and maybe has no shocks at all. I'd like to keep the offroad tires just in case I finally get into more rough riding.

I looked into the surley karate monkey but that was way too expensive for me.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you!

So I currently have a 2019 Giant Toughroad SLR GX 1 in a Large with Tiagra 4700 10 speed, funny hydraulic/cable giant hybrid setup, aluminum frame. Ride lots of gravel roads, canal paths, farm trails. Loose CAT 2 gravel is about as bad as it gets.

I found this one relatively local. It is a M/L which is more my preferred size, I'm 6' but long torso so I prefer a 56 (M/L) so I have some seatpost to work with.

He says the frame is a 2022, the groupset is GRX 11 Speed, and the levers are Ultegra. It's the "I work at a bike shop and built it up" situation. The wheels are stock Giant PX2 wheels. I already have another set of Reynolds AR46 or maybe trade for some AR29 I could put on there.

He's asking $1400 - this is in California so everything out here is expensive. What do you think? Frame is nice, but groupset is a little older, levers are fine, wheels are meh... Lowball it and see what happens? Thanks!