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165 reviews from r/indianbikes, r/cycling, r/CargoBike and 38 more subreddits
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#1
Trek
4.2
(14)
"Trek are the only real options."
"I found my Trek Checkpoint to be great."
"Trek Checkpoint, Salsa Journeyer, Specialized Diverge."
"Agree with other guy: Trek FX (or Specialized Sirrus)."
"Trek FX: the Toyota Corolla of bikes."
"I just got a trek FX 2 at Greggs the other day! $650 for the bike itself."
"You can get a brand new previous gen Trek FX for less than the current gen right now."
"Trek fx"
"Roscoe is a big upgrade from the marlin!"
"There are a good amount of options at different price points"
#2
Honda
4.6
(10)
"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."
"I'd put my money on the CBF125 all day long."
"Get something modern with better suspension like a Honda CRF 150 or 230."
"Get something modern with better suspension like a Honda CRF 150 or 230."
"Would love to try a cb500x."
"I'd be looking at things like: Honda CB500X."
#3
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."
#4
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."
#5
Kawasaki
4.5
(6)
"Ninja 400 is regarded as the best beginner bike."
"Ninja 400 is the go to."
"Ninja 400 hands down if you want a sportbike."
"Another great option."
"A low seat version of the ninja 400 and weighs less than 400lbs."
"Ninja 400."
#6
Royal Enfield
4.8
(5)
"Himalayan definitely."
"Himalayn 4sure"
"Himalayan"
"It's such a comfortable bike!"
"Probably better suited to smaller riders"
#7
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."
#8
Salsa
4.8
(4)
"Salsa for the win."
"Trek Checkpoint, Salsa Journeyer, Specialized Diverge."
"Salsa 🌶️"
"You can also consider salsa journeyer."
#9
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."
#10
YBR
4.7
(3)
"Hands down."
"Best option."
"The only downside is it's underpowered."
#11
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."
#12
REI
4.3
(3)
"I recommend checking out the REI line of trail bikes for kids."
"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."
#13
Giant
4.3
(3)
"You could get a brand new Giant Escape for $350 that would be exactly what you're looking for."
"A solid commuter bike."
"Incredible entry level bike."
#14
Canyon
4.0
(3)
"Canyon Bikes is having sales."
"Canyon Stoic 4 parts is comparable to the Trek Roscoe 9 but way cheaper."
"Think Van Rysel (or even Btwin!) Canyon, Rose (if in Europe), Orro in the UK."
#15
Surly
4.0
(3)
"The Surly Preamble comes in under $1k, and is a pretty solid bike for the money."
"Surly offers several steel bikes within your budget."
"Surly bikes for me, sobrang versatile ng bikes."
#16
Priority
3.7
(3)
"The lack of maintenance needed is awesome."
"It's a great commuter, but the gear range is limited for the longer rides."
"It was decent for that, if a little stiff (wrist soreness)."
#17
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"
#18
Gazelle
5.0
(2)
"I got a Gazelle and it's fantastic - super comfy ride."
"I have a gazelle and it’s great."
#19
Aventon
5.0
(2)
"Aventon Level 2, great commuter."
"Aventon Level 2."
#20
Epic
5.0
(2)
"Such a great bike."
"It's been great to me."
#21
Guardian
5.0
(2)
"We bought a Guardian for our daughter and are super happy with the purchase."
"Build quality is great."
#22
Triban
5.0
(2)
"It's also an aluminum frame and a similar or cheaper price point."
"I would have highly recommend."
#23
Strider
5.0
(2)
"For balance bile, Strider for sure!"
"Balance bike brands that I see recommended the most are strider, guardian, and woom."
#24
Prevelo
4.5
(2)
"It's a great bike and worth the price."
"I'd be looking at Woom or Prevelo instead of Guardian."
#25
Kawasaki Ninja 500
4.5
(2)
"It's by far the most fun bike on that list."
"Kawasaki ninja 500 is cheap and forgiving."
#26
Frog
4.5
(2)
"I would definitely recommend a good quality frogg bike."
"Frog bikes are what I’d recommend."
#27
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."
#28
Bullitt
4.5
(2)
"My Bullitt is the best for carrying a dog."
"Bullitt or omnium."
#29
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."
#30
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."
#31
Triumph
4.5
(2)
"I purchased my speed 400 just a couple weeks back and been loving it, it's such a well engineered machine."
"Triumph Speed T4 and Hero Mavrick 440 could fit in your budget."
#32
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."
#33
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"
#34
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."
#35
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."
#36
e-bike
3.5
(2)
"I bought an e-bike and started riding to work every day."
"I barely got any exercise on an e-bike."
#37
Velotric Discover 2
5.0
(1)
"I can get a really good discount on the velotric discover 2. Totally waterproof."
#38
Ride1Up Roadster V3
5.0
(1)
"The Ride1Up Roadster v3 is the ultimate city ebike."
#39
Aventon Level 2
5.0
(1)
"I have an Aventon Level.2 and it's lovely."
#40
Ride1Up Core-5
5.0
(1)
"I've been commuting to work daily on an eBike, a Ride1Up Core-5."
#41
Fairlight
5.0
(1)
"Fairlight Secan 3.0 Haven't seem a bad word said about them."
#42
Hiplok D1000
5.0
(1)
"I recommend the hiplok d1000. It is super resistant to angle grinder attacks."
#43
Abus 540
5.0
(1)
"Get something decent like the Abus 540 or Kryptonite New York."
#44
Rodeo
5.0
(1)
"Rodeo was my choice and I love it to death."
#45
State Bicycle
5.0
(1)
"You could get a State Ti bike at a great price right now for the holidays and build it up with high end custom parts."
#46
BMW 310 GS
5.0
(1)
"Very comfortable, easy to ride, sit up high so good visibility in traffic."
#47
Honda CBR500R
5.0
(1)
"Honda cbr500r got me to work for many years."
#48
Honda 300 or 500
5.0
(1)
"Easy to ride, easy to repair, usually can be had for cheap."
#49
Yamaha R3
5.0
(1)
"I was very impressed with the Yamaha R3, it would be an excellent all-rounder."
#50
Priority Bicycles
5.0
(1)
"Beach cruiser - [https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/ecoast](https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/ecoast)"
#51
Kawasaki Ninja 250
5.0
(1)
"They are an excellent bike for new riders."
#52
Specialized Aethos
5.0
(1)
"About as light and comfortable as it gets."
#53
Lectric
5.0
(1)
"It's coming with a bunch of free items right now."
#54
BMW
5.0
(1)
"I really like my bmw g310 gs."
#55
Marin
5.0
(1)
"I can highly recommend it."
#56
Electric Bike Company
5.0
(1)
"I have a bike from Electric Bike Company that works great in my area for the hills."
#57
Rtr
4.0
(1)
"For touring Rtr 200 will be better. It has better Highway performance than Ronin."
#58
Kawasaki KLR650 or Vstrom 650
4.0
(1)
"Get a used adv bike. Something like a used klr650 or vstrom 650."
#59
Honda XR150L
4.0
(1)
"It'll handle the inner city potholes with ease."
#60
Fiido
4.0
(1)
"The Fiido T1 Pro claims to have 100km+ on one charge."
#61
Velotric
4.0
(1)
"Velotric Summit is currently $1800."
#62
Cube
4.0
(1)
"The Cube Nuroad (2025) is fantastic value."
#63
Pulsar
4.0
(1)
"Pulsar N250 should be a good pick."
#64
Greenworks
4.0
(1)
"The Greenworks mini bike is pretty cool."
#65
Schindelhauer
4.0
(1)
"Schindelhauer Hektor or Viktor Or go with Dolan FXE"
#66
Honda CB500F
4.0
(1)
"Handling was identical and extremely forgiving."
#67
Polygon
4.0
(1)
"What I ended up going with is a Polygon Xtrada 24. I'm impressed with the build quality."
#68
Kawasaki Concord
4.0
(1)
"Nimble shaft drive very maintenance free."
#69
GT
4.0
(1)
"It's treated me very well for urban riding."
#70
Early Rider Belter 20
4.0
(1)
"Early Rider Belter 20."
#71
Voytek 2
4.0
(1)
"I bought a voytek 2 for my first fat bike a few months ago. Has treated me well."
#72
Suzuki
4.0
(1)
"Just buy the newest and best used Suzuki V-Strom or Kawasaki Versys 650."
#73
Yamaha YDX-Moro
4.0
(1)
"If you just want an affordable high-quality full suspension e-MTB, the Yamaha YDX-Moro is on clearance for $1,900."
#74
Standert
4.0
(1)
"Check out Standert bikes. Really cool bespoke brand."
#75
Twin Six
4.0
(1)
"Twin Six is a niche brand based out of Minnesota that makes some really cool bikes."
#76
Gixxer
4.0
(1)
"You can take a test drive for Gixxer sf 150."
#77
Rad
4.0
(1)
"All have been great with normal issues."
#78
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco, believe it or not, has some decent bikes."
#79
Duotts
3.0
(1)
"I bought a duotts f26 - it's fun and you can take off the throttle and limit it to 25kph."
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