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Dyna, lockdown is screwing with us all so don’t worry about it. Velo has had his fair share of meltdowns at us over the years and we all know how easy it is to bash away at the keyboard in frustration in the heat of the moment.
I don’t agree with him on the motorbike, too many ongoing costs and hassles. I think the right ebike is perfect for what you need. As you’ve said, you saved hard to get the money together and it is a scary amount to spend in one go. You don’t want to get it wrong and regret it.
Make a list of what you want/need it to do, then write out each bike and how it compares. For me the Focus undeniably looks sexier and has a better spec, but the Scott comes ready with rack, guards and lights and will be more practical. I’d take it over the Scott, but then I use bikes for fun not as a means of transport and utility.
It’s the same with cars. Boring family estate or hot hatch. Same kind of money, but the hot hatch will be quicker, look better and more desirable. Not much use though if you’ve 3 kids, a dog and a wardrobe to move. (not that I do, Jesus, one kid needs way more crap than any 3 foot tall thing had any right to). Sure you can squeeze the kids in the back and chuck on a roof rack, but life is just easier with an estate.
My rambling point is, there are no perfect bikes but there is a bike that’s perfect for you. Only you can decide which, we’re just here offering a bit of advice.
Dyna, lockdown is screwing with us all so don’t worry about it. Velo has had his fair share of meltdowns at us over the years and we all know how easy it is to bash away at the keyboard in frustration in the heat of the moment.
I don’t agree with him on the motorbike, too many ongoing costs and hassles. I think the right ebike is perfect for what you need. As you’ve said, you saved hard to get the money together and it is a scary amount to spend in one go. You don’t want to get it wrong and regret it.
Make a list of what you want/need it to do, then write out each bike and how it compares. For me the Focus undeniably looks sexier and has a better spec, but the Scott comes ready with rack, guards and lights and will be more practical. I’d take it over the Scott, but then I use bikes for fun not as a means of transport and utility.
It’s the same with cars. Boring family estate or hot hatch. Same kind of money, but the hot hatch will be quicker, look better and more desirable. Not much use though if you’ve 3 kids, a dog and a wardrobe to move. (not that I do, Jesus, one kid needs way more crap than any 3 foot tall thing had any right to). Sure you can squeeze the kids in the back and chuck on a roof rack, but life is just easier with an estate.
My rambling point is, there are no perfect bikes but there is a bike that’s perfect for you. Only you can decide which, we’re just here offering a bit of advice.
