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Old 01-29-15 | 11:51 PM
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From: Transplanted to PDX area

Bikes: Trek Silque S, Bianchi Aria e-Road

I don't know how much folks on the forum will be able to help. It's difficult to see very much of the bicycle in the pictures, and these bikes aren't sold in the U.S.

My best guess would be that this is a bike of similar quality to those sold in places like Walmart. The problem with these bikes (in general) is that they're heavy and the components don't work well (and wear out quickly).

You might get better advice if you could get a look at the components -- look for a brand name and model. Derailleurs, brakes, suspension, and such are the important components. Also, lift up the bike to see how heavy it is. Ask what the frame is made from (steel or aluminum).

Even a cheaply built bike is better than no bike if you need to commute 20 km. And if/when components break, you might be able to replace them with better ones. Is your constraint that you can't buy bikes from other countries? If so, does that apply to bike parts as well?

Generally, the forum advises people to get the best bike they can afford. But if you're constrained by what bike you're ALLOWED to buy, you might need to start with what you can and try to improve it bit by bit.

Good luck!
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