We compare the Trek Dual Sport 2 Equipped Gen 5 and Dual Sport+ 2 on two different commutes <\/p>
Cycling to work is a brilliant way to save money, stay active and avoid sometimes unreliable public transport. In rush-hour traffic, a bike is also often the fastest way to get across a town or city.<\/p>\n
Cycling to work is also satisfying \u2013 sure, there can be bad bits, but an active commute has been shown to improve physical and mental health. It\u2019s also better for the planet<\/a>.<\/p>\n But, if you\u2019re new to cycling or want to buy something specifically for cycling to work<\/a>, how do you know which bike is best for commuting<\/a>?<\/p>\n For many, this choice boils down to deciding between a non-assisted bike or something that offers a bit more assistance in the form of an electric bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n In this article, I compare an ebike and an unassisted bike from our sponsors Trek on two very different commutes, outlining where each excels.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no avoiding the fact that a new bike is a significant outlay for anyone, so I also break down the potential yearly savings from swapping your car or public transport for a bike<\/a> \u2013 both electric and unassisted.<\/p>\n