Soldato
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- 22 Mar 2007
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1. There aren't really any negatives that I can think of per se, the only minor one is that there are several different cycle to work schemes and different bike manufacturers and retailers support different schemes. For example, I've been looking at different bike brands and I was keen on a Canyon bike, but unfortunately they use the Green Commute Initiative, not Cyclescheme. If you're unlucky then the bike you set your sights on might not be available on the scheme. This is particularly likely if you're looking to buy from one of the direct-to-consumer brands (such as Canyon).
2. They're both good bikes that you've mentioned there, The S-works version of the Enduro has done very well in most bike group tests and won enduro bike of the year in Enduro magazine. It's also worth considering the Commencal Meta AM 29, RAAW Madonna V2, Yeti SB150, Nukeproof Mega 290, and Whyte G-170. Some of those are direct-to-consumer brands, so with those particular brands you'll likely get better components for the money. Honestly you'll be happy with any of those bikes, they're all excellent from what I understand.
3. Going tubeless with your tyres is a good idea, it makes punctures less likely and means that if you get a small cut in the tyre you should still be able to carry on. I'd still recommend taking spare inner tubes with you on a ride though, as well as a multi-tool, some zip ties, a first aid kit, etc.
