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Five ways to liven up the commute
Forget overcrowded trains or traffic jams, go to work on two wheels and have fun on your commute. Here are five ways to liven up the trip to the office.
Buying a commuter motorbike made in China or the Far East makes a lot of financial sense, says What Bike? And the quality of the machines has improved enormously in recent years. One of the best buys is China's Sinnis Apache 125 (www.sinnis.co.uk). It looks great and performs as well as it looks. Price: £1,795.
Forget the gym why not get the day's workout and the commute out of the way at the same time? The 3G Work It bike (above, www.3gbikes.com) is "the offspring of an ungodly affair between a bike and a cross trainer", says Stuff. It has no seat, and is pushed forward by pumping the steps. Price: £800.
The Infineum Extreme (above, www.infineumbike.co.uk) looks just like a normal mountain bike, says Bike Europe, but is a major step forward in electric bike design. The batteries weigh only 1.82kg and give 40 to 53km of assistance, and can be stacked on the back to increase journey lengths. Price: £1,170.
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Unlike virtually every other electric bike we've ever seen, the Gocycle (above) actually looks great, says Stuff. The frame is made from a super-lightweight alloy, which keeps the weight down to 16kg, and the bike is good for a range of eight to 20 miles, "depending on how lazy you are". Price: monthly fee depending on salary paid over 12 months with the Gocycle to Work scheme. See www.gocycle.com.
There's never been a better time to buy a scooter, says What Bike: they're "fun, affordable and cool". And there's surely few cooler than the Vespa GTS300 (above, www.uk.vespa.com). It offers "timeless styling, robust performance, a great image and a wide dealer network". Price: £3,725.
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