Hi,
Currently I've got a 18 min walk (1.2 miles) to train station, 40 min train and 20 mins walk the other end to work.
Looking at cutting down the 18 min walk.
Issue is coming back, 3 roads are rat runs, strictly 1 car at a time and all uphill at between 12-17 degrees. Basically a bit dangerous for about 500 metres. This is the reason I don't take a bike at the moment.
What would you suggest for someone 14 stone, 40 yr old carrying a backpack weighing about 3kg. Bike would be left at the train station so needs to be secure. ideally need a chain guard as I don't fancy oil on my trousers! Ideally folding in case I need to take it on the train the other side.
I need something fun, fast, reliable and under £1000. Need to know that the battery and parts are going to be around in a few years if something goes wrong. Thanks.
Currently I've got a 18 min walk (1.2 miles) to train station, 40 min train and 20 mins walk the other end to work.
Looking at cutting down the 18 min walk.
Issue is coming back, 3 roads are rat runs, strictly 1 car at a time and all uphill at between 12-17 degrees. Basically a bit dangerous for about 500 metres. This is the reason I don't take a bike at the moment.
What would you suggest for someone 14 stone, 40 yr old carrying a backpack weighing about 3kg. Bike would be left at the train station so needs to be secure. ideally need a chain guard as I don't fancy oil on my trousers! Ideally folding in case I need to take it on the train the other side.
I need something fun, fast, reliable and under £1000. Need to know that the battery and parts are going to be around in a few years if something goes wrong. Thanks.