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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by fdrc_lm to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

I decided to finally get a proper bike to start commuting and bike more in general but I’m a bit lost so I need some advices or at least some tips

I live in the Bolognese province, so in the countryside but reasonably close to other towns. The road is too dangerous for bike commuting, so if I want to go somewhere by bike I must follow dirt roads or even grassy paths before reaching asphalted roads or bike lanes.

As far as I know, a gravel bike might be good for me, but honestly I have no any more clues besides that. For sure I will ask informations to a local bike shop owned by a guy which it happens to be a very athletic cyclist so I’m confident he’ll be able to help me, however I’d like to gather some informations before, in order to have a clearer idea of the kind of bike I need

For sure I’d like to find a proper bike ergonomically-wise, that could allow me to commute and to make some small trips too, considering that my longest trip was 60km long. I expect the needed budget to be somehow high, however I’m hoping to find something for no more than 2k euros

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[-] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago

A used mountain bike from the 1990s would be a perfect way to start without spending much money. They have wide tires, flat handlebars, sturdy frames, and attachment points for a rear luggage rack. The replacement parts are inexpensive, too. I do not know if they are common where you live, though. In the US and Canada they are easy to find at thrift stores and used bike shops.

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