r/bike

I’m trying to get into mtb and learned that hard tails are good starter bikes for a low budget (250~400)
And I’m finding a lot of nishiki bikes for around that budget are they worth it. also I’m 14 around 5-7 and am not looking to do anything crazy yet…

Salut à tous,
Je suis en pleine recherche d'un vélo de route en carbone et je suis tombé sur deux annonces qui me font de l'œil, mais j'ai un gros doute sur les prix affichés. J'aimerais votre avis d'experts pour savoir si ce sont de réelles pépites ou des arnaques potentielles.

Option 1 : Canyon Aeroad CF SL (2020)
• Groupe : Shimano Ultegra Di2.
• Prix : 1 400 €.
• Contexte : Le vélo semble propre, mais le prix me paraît très bas pour de l'électronique sur un Aeroad.

Option 2 : Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9.0
• Groupe : SRAM Red eTap (freins à patins).
• Roues : Mavic (alu apparemment).
• Prix : 1 190 €.
• Lieu : Paris.
• Doute : C'est un cadre SLX (le haut de gamme), donc le prix me semble suspect, même pour un modèle à patins.
Mes questions :

1. Selon vous, lequel est le plus intéressant techniquement pour un usage polyvalent ?

2. Est-ce que ces tarifs vous semblent cohérents avec le marché de l'occasion actuel, ou est-ce que ça sent l'arnaque à plein nez (vélo volé, cadre fissuré, etc.) ?

Holaaa!

So I’m totally new to biking and would like to get in to it. But im not sure what bike and kind to get. I would use it for recreational purposes so just biking around and exploring. I’m also not really good at balancing yet (Im learning how to bike rn). Do you have any suggestions or recommendations? I also would rather it not break the bank lol.

I’ve been really interested in understanding why some cyclists stay loyal to platforms like Zwift, while others are completely satisfied with free alternatives like MyWhoosh.

For some people it seems to be the community and events, for others the training structure, gamification, reliability, progression systems, or simply how polished the platform feels overall.

I’m currently conducting academic research for my Master’s dissertation at the Technical University “Gheorghe Asachi” of Iași (Innovation & Entrepreneurship program), focusing on how users perceive the quality and value of virtual cycling platforms.

The survey explores topics such as:
• platform quality and reliability
• social/community experience
• personalization and user experience
• long-term usage behavior
• and willingness to pay for virtual cycling services

If you actively use platforms like Zwift, MyWhoosh, TrainerRoad, or similar services, your perspective would genuinely help this research.

⏱ Takes around 5–7 minutes
🔒 Completely anonymous
🎓 Academic research only

Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOAicaEbJviy42PZHJPkriUix-PlA4Xfglq7NBZxn\_fBJrRw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106489178840976834568

I’d also genuinely love to hear your thoughts in the comments:
What makes a virtual cycling platform feel truly valuable to you?

Hello everyone,

I am considering to get a folding bike from ZiZZO since they got a bunch of good quality folding bikes that are fairly priced and seem to have a good legit brand reputation. However, I would like to narrow down which ones would be the most suitable for me based on my needs and uses.

I will be using it mainly for short distance commutes and riding around my neighborhood for fun (not going off road/mountains or forest)

While I don’t live in a hilly area, there is a garage ramp from my house with a somewhat steep incline, so I’d like to be able to pedal my bike from there without any issues effortlessly

I would like it to have a highly comfortable seat that’s well padded/cushioned (while most of my rides will be short, I still would like it to be comfortable and have a good quality seat to maximize ride enjoyment)

I’d also like it to be lightweight and suitable for a slim young male under 6 ft tall to ride and maneuver around

Thanks in advance!

I have a long bakfiets, NOT ELECTRIC, & I’m in Portland Oregon. Where to list? how much? Does/will anyone even buy this thing?