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Setup guidance for when you already have the ride: lights, racks, tires and habits.
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First additions that matter: a good lock, brighter lights than the included ones, and puncture-resistant tires if your route passes construction zones.
Leave the suspension upgrades until you have a month of riding in - most stock setups are better than first impressions suggest.
Top picks from our reviews
| Set | Score | Price | Rack | Difficulty | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ride1Up 700 Series | – | $1,449 | Included | Intermediate | Weekend Rides |
| Aventon Level.2 | – | $1,399 | Included | Beginner | Hill Routes |
| Lectric XP Lite | – | $799 | No | Beginner | Hill Routes |
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A torque-sensing Class 3 commuter that rides like a regular bike - only easier.
The budget folder: simple, light, and easy to carry up stairs.
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