We Bought Cheap Commuter Bikes On Ebay For $200 | Which Is The Best?

Clock00:00, Saturday 24th June 2023

The price of getting to work is ever-increasing! The cost of fuel and train tickets can really add up so maybe it’s time we switch to a more eco alternative… cycling! Good for your health and your pocket, we’ll be challenging ourselves to commute to work with a $200 budget bike - less than the average monthly price of commuting in London!

0:00 - Intro
1:11 - The bikes!
7:37 - Speed race
9:59 - Hill climb
14:18 - Whose was best?

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