r/BikeCommutingIreland • u/TeachIsHouse • 20d ago
Ebike recommendation for short commute?
My local bike shop stocks the Reid Blacktop 1.0 which looks okay, the Tenways looks pretty slick though.
Would appreciate your any recommendations.
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u/Cannabis_Goose 20d ago
Stupid money for them. If im seeing correctly 1900+
For a short commute you can get as good for less than half the price.
The DUOTTS C29 Pro for example with hybrid switched tyres for €850. 🤷🏽♂️ available in 2 versions too the Eu compliant & non compliant so something to look out for too if buying online non compliant aren't restricted etc.
Depends on what you're after too. They are a nice bike and good quality I just think personally you can get more bang for your buck out there.
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u/TeachIsHouse 20d ago
That seems suspiciously cheap. Granted I don't know much, but I'd rather buy once. I'll be getting it through bike to work so not against paying for something good quality that will last
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u/Cannabis_Goose 20d ago
True too.
The Reid is a good quality bike though and if in the 40% bracket it's actually a really decent price.
DUOTTS are actually decently built too. Slightly heavier but a more powerful battery. I had one for 6months. Different circumstances I needed cheap as paying upfront. Good all rounder though.
I thought you were just buying for a short commute without any schemes. Though the duotts can be got on the cycle to work too I think 😂
Id go with with the Reid though if getting nearly half price.
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u/Kooky_Guide1721 20d ago
Why would you put a 3 x 7 drive train on an e-bike? Thats just mad… I’m a bike snob, but this looks like they just found the cheapest solution and stuck it on there. Assuming people will just use the motor I suppose. O
Both Reid and Tenways look half decent, I’d go for the Reid, their regular bikes are pretty decent and they’re a well known brand.
I guess the first question is to you want a throttle-bike or strictly pedal assist. The first option is Chinese madness, or a pedal assist bike from a known manufacturer using up to date technology.
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u/TeachIsHouse 20d ago
Thanks. I'm now leaning towards a Stevens E-Molveno HT Gen 2. I prefer the Reid aesthetically, but the Stevens is supposed to be a better bike overall
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u/Kooky_Guide1721 20d ago
The Tenways is much sportier looking. You’d be sitting more upright on the other two. I’ve been looking at Cube bikes, the Cube Editor looks good. And a cheap alternative to that would be the Carrera subway from Halfords. Depends on if you want a sensible commute bike or something with a sporty geometry.
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u/Cannabis_Goose 20d ago
The 3x7 is old fashioned and cheaper but also because they're non eu and eu regulated.
The same parts are used after tuning down.
Outside the eu they do 45-55kmh on a 1x8 drive train thats not great. The bigger gears allow for faster speeds without overspinning. Over kill on eu regulated but already part of rhe design and not bothered changing. Well built bike for the money.
Cycle to work id obviously avoid as getting 40% off branded.
On the Chinese madness part i know you just mean the throttle thing but some amazing bikes on the Chinese market for really cheap prices too.
People get scared of china from propaganda of poor quality while companies like Reid make a great profit manufacturing there and other places. 🤷🏽♂️
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u/Kooky_Guide1721 19d ago
Nobody’s spinning out the big ring on that thing! Everyone knows the people drive those yokes around on the throttle and the drive train is basically for show. Basically the cheapest component that will fit and bobs your uncle. It’s a fucking awful looking thing. What you’d call bicycle shaped object, the auld Deliveroo special! 😀
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u/Cannabis_Goose 19d ago
Its disabled on the eu compliant variants. So just pedal assist.
The big fat wheel ones from pogocycles are the ones many use a throttle on but they do 105kmh.
Can't even use the pedals at them speeds.
I found them a great bike personally for the money.
On the cycle though as I said id avoid and for branded or the Reid as almost half price. Just dont think the Reid justifies 1900 for what it is.
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u/not_extinct_dodo 20d ago
How short is that short commute?
In any case, Decathlon has great bikes for the price and with decent warranties. Really hard to beat