Hi, I’m hunting for my first bike in many years. I’ve narrowed it down to a few favourites but I’m not sure which of them is best for me. Does anyone has any advice please?
For context: I’ll be cycling around 5 miles a day, 5 days a week, on roads and cycle paths. The routes are mostly flat, with only one hill over a railway line. Performance is largely irrelevant; I just want to get from A to B quicker than walking. I will be bringing some shopping with me, so I’d definitely want to fit panniers. Since I’ll be cycling to the office too, fitting mudguards is a must as well. My budget is £400.
The bikes are:
[Raleigh Pioneer](https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/pioneer/crossbar/?attrFrameSize=48cm&attrMarketingColor=Black%20and%20Grey) or [Pioneer Tour](https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/pioneer-tour/crossbar/?attrFrameSize=48cm&attrMarketingColor=Blue%20and%20Grey)
[Cannondale Quick 6](https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/cannondale/quick-6-hybrid-bike-934378#colcode=93437803)
[Carrera Subway 2](https://www.halfords.com/bikes/hybrid-bikes/carrera-subway-2-mens-hybrid-bike-2020—black—s-m-l-xl-frames-346198.html?stockInventory=undefined)
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
by Grenwaddle