Whether mechanical, electric or cargo, how to choose the right bike?

2024-03-09 13:10:41

The supply of bicycles for sale or long-term rental has never been so important.
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THE ECO + – It is a social phenomenon that no one can ignore. Since the Covid crisis, many French people have decided to change their transport habits and have started cycling. Nothing could be easier on paper, as long as you choose your frame carefully.

The market is booming, and the offer is adapting accordingly. Since the Covid crisis, a myriad of new bicycle models have been hitting the market every year. From the simple mechanical two-wheeler sold from 200 euros to the now essential electric cargo bike straight from the Netherlands whose price can reach 10,000 euros, including electric bikes of all kinds, it is sometimes difficult to find it there. To the point of easily losing a novice buyer. There is no question of investing haphazardly either, given the large budget devoted to this purchase. How can you be sure you’re making the right choice? How to decide between mechanical or electric bike? Which are the errors to avoid ?

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