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Raleigh Strada v Giant Escape (or something else?)

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  • 20-09-2016 8:59am
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    flugel
    Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭


    Hi there,

    Looking to get a hybrid mostly for a 12 minute commute to work but would use for the odd cycle of 1 or 2 hours infrequently during summer months.

    Been to a few shops, Raleigh Srada for 389, Escape 3 for 419 and Escape 1 for 550 is what I'm looking at this moment.

    I'm sure they are all more than adequate for my needs, just wondering am I not considering any other viable options in the 500 price range?

    I'd appreciate any info as I'm literally deciding purely on the aesthetics of the bikes!


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    tamaskan
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭tamaskan


    flugel wrote: »
    Hi there,

    Looking to get a hybrid mostly for a 12 minute commute to work but would use for the odd cycle of 1 or 2 hours infrequently during summer months.

    Been to a few shops, Raleigh Srada for 389, Escape 3 for 419 and Escape 1 for 550 is what I'm looking at this moment.

    I'm sure they are all more than adequate for my needs, just wondering am I not considering any other viable options in the 500 price range?

    I'd appreciate any info as I'm literally deciding purely on the aesthetics of the bikes!

    As you mentioned, they are all more than adequate for your needs. I don't think choosing based on aesthetics is such a bad idea. After all, the more you like the look of it, the more likely you are to take it out for a spin. So pick the one you 'fancy' the most and enjoy the ride.


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    flugel
    Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭flugel


    tamaskan wrote: »
    As you mentioned, they are all more than adequate for your needs. I don't think choosing based on aesthetics is such a bad idea. After all, the more you like the look of it, the more likely you are to take it out for a spin. So pick the one you 'fancy' the most and enjoy the ride.

    Cheers. I'll give each a try and just choose my favourite. I was just concerned with value for money etc but yeah I'd be confident they each would suit my needs


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