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197 reviews from r/cycling, r/SuggestAMotorcycle, r/indianbikes and 37 more subreddits
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#1
Trek
4.3
(22)
"We got him a Trek Marlin 5 Gen 2 size small."
"I would go for a 27.5" hard tail MTB."
"My Trek Checkpoint ALR5 was on sale last spring for 2k."
"I bought a trek checkpoint sl5 gen 2 for $2400 and I absolutely love it."
"I think Trek currently has the Marlin 5 Gen 2 on sale for $549."
"Trek are the only real options."
"I found my Trek Checkpoint to be great."
"Trek Checkpoint, Salsa Journeyer, Specialized Diverge."
"A Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 could be a very good option."
"If you can get something like the Trek Marlin 5 or 6, that’s the base level for the trails Anne Springs has."
#2
Honda
4.8
(16)
"Honda Rebel or Shadow."
"If you are average build or bigger I’d recommend a shadow 750."
"I like my 2015 CB500f Honda."
"Honda CB500f yea naked bikes are sexy!"
"Honda rebel all day."
"I love my '17 Honda CB 500X."
"Used Honda CB500X with a good set of tyres on it."
"Classic beginners bikes."
"I got a cb125f and is an incredible bike."
"Honda everyday of the week."
#3
Kawasaki
4.3
(12)
"Kawasaki Vulcan s or eliminator, Yamaha bolt."
"Ninja 400 is regarded as the best beginner bike."
"Ninja 400 is the go to."
"Ninja 400 hands down if you want a sportbike."
"Versys 650 or V-Strom 650."
"A Lams Vstrom 650."
"The current/new generation Kawasaki Eliminators is a great choice."
"Versus 650 was my first bike."
"Another great option."
"A low seat version of the ninja 400 and weighs less than 400lbs."
#4
Royal Enfield
4.5
(8)
"I adore it."
"Himalayan definitely."
"Himalayn 4sure"
"Himalayan"
"It's such a comfortable bike!"
"It's such a sweet bike and it seems to run even better since I passed 2000 miles"
"Probably better suited to smaller riders"
"I do know it‘s a bit under powered for hills."
#5
KTM
4.4
(7)
"The new Black Duke 250 with eyes closed!"
"Duke 250 : The easiest recommendation and a no-brainer."
"KTM Duke 250, it's a no brainer!"
"Just wait for the new KTM ADV 390."
"Duke 390."
"Upcoming KTM adv 390, if they work on the suspension."
"The Duke 390 is really nice."
#6
Surly
4.4
(7)
"Surly Long Haul Trucker springs to mind."
"Personally I’d get a used Surly."
"Built like a tank for carrying heavy loads."
"Surly Karate Monkey is the prototype."
"Surly Karate Monkey is the prototype."
"Surly offers several steel bikes within your budget."
"Surly bikes for me, sobrang versatile ng bikes."
#7
Aventon
4.8
(6)
"Wife is very happy, and it’s very capable."
"The Aventon Pace is a great bike."
"The Aventon Pace is a great bike."
"Aventon Level 2, great commuter."
"Aventon Level 2."
"Both the Aventon Level 2 and Ride 1Up 700 are great options."
#8
Tern
4.7
(6)
"The simple answer is - get a Tern!"
"On your list, the tern or the globe hands down."
"Tern bikes are well made."
"Tern all the way."
"I’m fan of Tern. Their bikes are pretty."
"The only knock I’ve ever really heard on Tern is the price point."
#9
Liv
4.8
(5)
"+1 sa liv devote."
"Got this for my wife."
"I found Liv bikes to be petite-friendly as they’re designed for women and have xxs/xs frames."
"I would recommend Liv, which is Giant's sub-brand targeted towards women-specific geometry."
"Liv or Salsa."
#10
Salsa
4.8
(5)
"Sick bike!"
"Salsa for the win."
"Trek Checkpoint, Salsa Journeyer, Specialized Diverge."
"Salsa 🌶️"
"You can also consider salsa journeyer."
#11
Giant
4.5
(4)
"I ride a Giant Revolt and am very very happy with her!"
"I recently ordered the Giant Revolt."
"If I had to choose between the 2 options though, I’d go with Giant."
"Get a Giant or Trek though"
#12
Suzuki
4.3
(4)
"Just got a used DRZ400S with 10k miles for $2500 and love it."
"Vstrom 650 is pretty sporty for an ADV and can be had for cheap on the used market."
"Most comfortable bikes I've been on ergonomics wise, vstrom hayabusa klr 650 mt09 and various Harleys."
"Vstrom 650, versys 650, klr just to name a few."
#13
e-bike
3.8
(4)
"I can wear casual clothes on the e-bike whereas I get suited up in my bike gear."
"$1500 can get you a pretty damn good ebike."
"I bought an e-bike and started riding to work every day."
"I barely got any exercise on an e-bike."
#14
Ripley
5.0
(3)
"Grab the Ripley AF while it's still on sale"
"Love my Ripmo"
"An insane value right now"
#15
Cube
5.0
(3)
"In europe cube is no brainer, incredible value."
"Personally I would go w the cube - I have one and like it a lot!"
"Highly recommend Adrenalin store Lörrach. They sell the whole CUBE catalog."
#16
YBR
4.7
(3)
"Hands down."
"Best option."
"The only downside is it's underpowered."
#17
Yamaha
4.7
(3)
"Yamaha Crosscore RC $1200 on sale from $3000. Free extra battery."
"Check out the Yamaha CrossCore RC - retailing for $1199+ tax w free extra battery."
"Free battery, 5 year warranty."
#18
Madsen
4.3
(3)
"It is the best!! For your littlest ones I’d recommend adapting the belts to add a five point harness."
"Madsen Cycles is a great option for more kids."
"Madsen is one of the more affordable options and can fit 4 kids."
#19
Specialized
4.3
(3)
"Specialized Roll 2.0 got mine for $350."
"If you can find one - the Specialized Jett 20 is great."
"The Specialized Rockhopper is one I’m considering."
#20
Kona
4.0
(3)
"I'd get something like the Kona unit x."
"At $500 I’d look for a used fully rigid 650b or 26” wheel mountain bike."
"How about a Kona Unit? Comes with a steel fork."
#21
Ronin
3.3
(3)
"Avenger or ronin."
"Ronin (if you're okay with less power)"
"Ronin is better than hunter as a bike but waaaay worse in service"
#22
Triban
5.0
(2)
"It's also an aluminum frame and a similar or cheaper price point."
"I would have highly recommend."
#23
Epic
5.0
(2)
"Such a great bike."
"It's been great to me."
#24
Gazelle
5.0
(2)
"I got a Gazelle and it's fantastic - super comfy ride."
"I have a gazelle and it’s great."
#25
Guardian
5.0
(2)
"We bought a Guardian for our daughter and are super happy with the purchase."
"Build quality is great."
#26
Strider
5.0
(2)
"For balance bile, Strider for sure!"
"Balance bike brands that I see recommended the most are strider, guardian, and woom."
#27
Ibis
5.0
(2)
"Phenomenal bike"
"I rode an Enduro bike (Ibis Ripmo) and it works incredibly well."
#28
Prevelo
4.5
(2)
"It's a great bike and worth the price."
"I'd be looking at Woom or Prevelo instead of Guardian."
#29
Kawasaki Ninja 500
4.5
(2)
"It's by far the most fun bike on that list."
"Kawasaki ninja 500 is cheap and forgiving."
#30
Norco
4.5
(2)
"The norco torrent is also on sale - there's an aluminum and a steel version, both rip."
"Jenson USA has Norco Torrent from 2023 on clearance."
#31
Load 75
4.5
(2)
"It rides like a dream and the suspension absorbs a lot so the ride is very comfortable."
"The turning radius is big, but the suspension is pretty good."
#32
Frog
4.5
(2)
"I would definitely recommend a good quality frogg bike."
"Frog bikes are what I’d recommend."
#33
Bullitt
4.5
(2)
"My Bullitt is the best for carrying a dog."
"Bullitt or omnium."
#34
Urban Arrow
4.5
(2)
"Urban arrow all the way here..Fit 4 when young and squeezes four when older."
"I would recommend buying an expensive bike and reselling it after."
#35
Fairlight
4.5
(2)
"Fairlight Secan 3.0 Haven't seem a bad word said about them."
"If I was in the market I would go for the new Fairlight Secan 3.0."
#36
Honda CB500X
4.5
(2)
"I rented one in Thailand recently and it was so excellent."
"Would buy one if I was a beginner because it was a pleasure to ride."
#37
Poseidon
4.5
(2)
"Poseidon Ambition X is what I would buy if you're in the US."
"Poseidon Redwood will run you under $600 with hybrid hydronic brakes!"
#38
REI
4.0
(2)
"I like Co-Op bikes, I bought my son their 20" mountain bike a few years ago and its been great."
"They won’t be the most spectacular bikes in the world, but they have a lot of bang for the buck."
#39
Specialized Sirrus
4.0
(2)
"I'd get a Specialized Sirrus 1.0. Should be $400 to $500 brand new."
"Check Marketplace for Specialized Sirrus and Cannondale Quick."
#40
Canyon
4.0
(2)
"Canyon Bikes is having sales."
"Think Van Rysel (or even Btwin!) Canyon, Rose (if in Europe), Orro in the UK."
#41
Honda SP160
4.0
(2)
"According to me these bikes have good pelion seat and comfortable to ride in city traffic."
"Under 1.5 Lacs, I will recommend: Honda SP160"
#42
Spiker
4.0
(2)
"Lost 1 (one) spike in 5-5 years of usin these tires."
"It has great traction on ice, frozen snow"
#43
Vanmoof
2.7
(3)
"Vanmoofs are pretty high end, so not a horrible amount if money."
"I would rent it for a month to see if you can make a van moof work for food delivery."
"My husband and I bought VanMoof X3s in 2021."
#44
TVS Ronin
3.5
(2)
"Sounds like a good choice for comfort pillion riding experience and good looks"
"Only concern is its looks. Too polarising! Love it or hate it."
#45
Cult
3.5
(2)
"I'd say if you can spend more buy a Cult Juvi 16 or Fit Misfit 16."
"We don’t recommend anything from collective as it’s from the same stable as mafia, they’re cheaply made Chinese kit bikes."
#46
Royal Enfield Hunter
5.0
(1)
"Some of the good options are TVS Apache RTR200 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Bajaj Pulsar N250, RE Hunter Base version with accessories, Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Honda Hornet 2.0 and Honda CB200F."
#47
Poseidon Ambition X Drop Bar
5.0
(1)
"Check out Poseidon. I just got the Ambition X Drop bar and absolutely love it."
#48
Bajaj Pulsar N250
5.0
(1)
"Some of the good options are TVS Apache RTR200 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Bajaj Pulsar N250, RE Hunter Base version with accessories, Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Honda Hornet 2.0 and Honda CB200F."
#49
Specialized Diverge E5
5.0
(1)
"Diverge E5."
#50
Chisel
5.0
(1)
"This is the way, chisel with 2 wheelsets can do everything between enduro and gravel."
#51
Bajaj Pulsar NS200
5.0
(1)
"Some of the good options are TVS Apache RTR200 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Bajaj Pulsar N250, RE Hunter Base version with accessories, Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Honda Hornet 2.0 and Honda CB200F."
#52
Ventum GS1
5.0
(1)
"Ventum GS1 & Lauf Seigla are my favorites."
#53
Sklar PBJ
5.0
(1)
"The new Sklar PBJ seems like exactly what you’re looking for."
#54
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
5.0
(1)
"Some of the good options are TVS Apache RTR200 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Bajaj Pulsar N250, RE Hunter Base version with accessories, Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Honda Hornet 2.0 and Honda CB200F."
#55
GT
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely blown away at the bike I have vs what I paid for it."
#56
Alloy
5.0
(1)
"Such a rad bike"
#57
Cannondale Quick 5
5.0
(1)
"I bought a Cannondale Quick 5 new from Melbourne Cycles in Clifton Hill (~$500). It’s a hybrid and has enough gears for hills etc."
#58
Propain
4.0
(1)
"Propain Terrel CF starts at $2600 for carbon GRX 610 1x."
#59
Surly Preamble
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking for a new bike, check out the Surly Preamble."
#60
Boardman
4.0
(1)
"Apparently boardman make good bikes on the budget end."
#61
Walmart Gravel Bike
4.0
(1)
"Walmart put out a surprisingly OK gravel bike."
#62
Kawasaki Ninja 650
4.0
(1)
"Ninja 650 is basically a touring bike disguised as a sportbike."
#63
Honda CBR650R
4.0
(1)
"Cbr 650r or ninja 650 are both comfortable options."
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