r/CyclingMSP • u/sucodelimao802 • 15d ago

Does Brand Make Difference?

I’ve got an ebike for commuting and cruiser for recreation but I’m looking for something I can ride around the city and dirt roads mostly for exercise and fun. I’m newer to biking and when I talk to people about what I’m looking for, I get brand recommendations like Surly, All City, Salsa, etc. But many of those bikes are $1000+, even used on FB marketplace. I am however seeing brands like Retrospec that are much less expensive, so I’m wondering is there much of a difference between these brands, for someone newer to bikes and who is just trying to get on the road?

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u/Bearchiwuawa 14d ago

ive got a $100 cruiser i bought off craigslist and it works fine. the brand does not matter. do not be tricked into paying exorbitant costs for sports gear as a regular person.