Hello,
I own an old bike for commuting with V Brakes. I dont have the time and place to do my maintenance and I hate its breaking power (I weight 120Kg + bag and had a few close calls) especially in the rain. I want to have a bike with disk brake to increase the breaking power. I looked at the trek FX2 vs Giant Escape 2 and saw the marin presidio 3 (with the carbon belt drive and IGH). I commute 3 seasons per year montreal (dont commute in snow but in rain yes). I love the idea of the IGH but dont know if it's worth the 600CAD difference (after tax).
I pay 150-200CAD$ a year to maintain my actual bike so love the idea of no yearly maintenance and not having to lube clean my chain every week/month.
Is there a way to compare the gear range of the deraillers bikes (fx2) vs presidio (IGH)?
Thanks!
Edit: I will add fenders + bike rack + cafe lock on the bikes (and will use a D lock, not too worried about theft, condo building at home and work is in front of security or inside (depending on the sites)).
Links: Marin Presidio: https://www.marinbikes.com/ca/bikes/2023-presidio-3-2
Giant escape disc: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/escape-disc-2-2023
FX2: https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-2-disc/p/35003/
by Ncoto
3 Comments
Also what’s the maintenance on hydraulic brakes?
Scott Metrix 30 might be a great choice for you. It also has a fender that helps during rainy days.
I got a go traxx r1 folding ebike for $700 off Amazon. It’s great I’m 6’3 230lbs. I commute 30 miles round trip and it’s very comfortable. It perfect for you because it’s low maintenance. It’s single speed, mechanical disc breaks, it’s only 44lbs and folds up to the size of a suitcase.