Which Bike?

[Daaaavvveee]

Hi Guys;

I was going to get the following bike from Evans;

https://www.evanscycles.com/specialized-crosstrail-hydro-disc-2020-hybrid-bike-EV306284

I got this priced up, and with some extras it came to around £730. (Lights, Helmet, Pedals, Mud Guards, Bottle holder)I am using the Cycle to Work scheme, so not really too fussed what i spend up to that amount.

I then went to a local bike shop and they recommended the Trek Hybrid DS 3, similar price, until Evans just reduced it by 20%.

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-ds-3-2019-hybrid-bike-EV340578

While looking at this, I also noticed the following was a similar price;

https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-bad-boy-4-2019-hybrid-bike-EV280376

Main reason for the thread.....

I have no idea about bikes, which of those 3 are the best? Or am I missing something a lot better for a similar price?

Budget is up to £730 as that's the voucher I have from the Cycle to Work scheme.

Cheers

 

[Daaaavvveee]

Oh, forgot to say, usage, most likely will be used occasionally to ride to work/some weekends, so a mixture of road and canal paths.

 

[At The Gates]

I just got the Trek DS2. I love it, good quality, really nice smooth ride and the locking suspension forks are useful. I use it for commuting to work 6 miles each way (80% cycle lanes on tarmac, rest gravel) and i find it really quick, and i've been on a few easy mud trails and it seems to cope fine. I guess it depends on what you want it for.

 

[Drollic]

If it's just road and canal paths at that budget, I'd get something without any suspension at all. You'll get better drivetrain and a lighter bike with better spec.