Trek District 1 Equipped Lowstep - worth the money?

[Ajax Bay]

From the 'bargain' thread:
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/cannondale/adventure-2-hybrid-bike-931346#colcode=93134603

 

[Emanresu]

I've seen many bargains like that on ebay. Unfortunately, not owning a vehicle, I can't collect one.

If you contact Paisley Freight they can arrange collection for about £45. The seller would have to box it up though.

Also if you are car-less in Darlington you will have York (Evans Cycles) and Newcastle (Metro Centre) a short train ride away. AFAIK Evans will allow a short trial ride to see what weight of bike will suit.

Have you considered electric for your budget? This one is £700. Solves the issue of weight (as long as the battery doesn't run out)

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/electric-hybrid-bike-original-920e-grey/_/R-p-325430?mc=8586865

 

[AndyRM]

You mentioned you're in Darlo @This Wreckage - get yourself along to Wheelbase in town, helpful and knowledgeable staff and a great range of bikes.

 

[albion]

From the 'bargain' thread:
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/cannondale/adventure-2-hybrid-bike-931346#colcode=93134603

And this is a far better bike. The Nexus 7 on the other bike has a fairly narrow gear range. Plus the Nexus adds weight to the very heavy frame.
Price does not always reflect quality.

 

[Big John]

Just an observation but I can tell you from experience that fixing a rear puncture (and they do happen irrespective of the cost of the bike) on the Trek you've taken a fancy to is a problem in itself. We get them occasionally in the bike shop. I hate doing them because of all the paraphernalia you have to shift in order to get the wheel out. Not a five minute job. Chain covers are the work of the devil. Bog standard derailleur equipped bikes are a breeze by comparison.

 

[Kingfisher101]

https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bike ... p/p/33527/

About £950. I doubt anyone here has used this bike, but they might have used a Trek model that's similar. It's a lot of money for me. My current basic hybrid bike needs a lot of work (and will always need more) which I'd have to pay a shop to do, as I'm naturally unskilled at maintenance and repairs no matter how I try. I'd love a good bike that is low maintenance. I'm 57, moderately fit and this would likely be my final bike I hope, so I can justify breaking my piggy bank for it. I ride mostly in town, a little in countryside, and I value reliability far more than anything else in a bike. If someone would provide an opinion I'd be grateful, as there are many much cheaper bikes and I don't want to spend more than I must.

It has 7 hub gears, roller brakes and weighs 18kg. The top of the range version (£1550) has belt drive which looks fabulous. Would it be?

Get that one from Evans instead. https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/cannondale/adventure-2-hybrid-bike-931346#colcode=93134603. Here you go.