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9throwawayDERP t1_ivkyep7 wrote

We just switched. We just have one kid, but recommend the Tern GSD for the city and maneuverability. We thought about the Yuba and the Xtracycle RFA, but like the low center of gravity.

We looked at the Urban Arrow/ R&M Load, but decided it was just too unwieldy for most of the city. It is fine for tooling around Brookland or Tenelytown, but hard to navigate otherwise. Though if we buy a second bike, it'll be the front bucket style.

Note, we have garage/shed parking. Makes a massive difference in day to day comfort and ease of use. Also considering we bought the bike instead of a second car, we really weren't phased by the cost. Between fuel, insurance, and car payments; the bike paid off in what 4 months of a decent RAV4 would have cost.

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ceruleanna OP t1_ivlivot wrote

We live in Brookland and I commute to Tenleytown! I also have garage parking. My workplace will give me a benefit for switching from driving to biking so I’m also not overly concerned with the price either considering the cost of fuel. I really appreciate your input!

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roofrat69 t1_ivljln5 wrote

I’m leaning toward Tern in lieu of second car. Which local dealer did you go through?

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BoogerPresley t1_ivlyl1m wrote

I got a GSD from Daily Rider on H and an HSD from REI*, was happy with both places. Daily Rider is more "bespoke" and personal, REI's "members ($30/yr) get flats fixed for ~$9" is an amazing deal.

*I didn't really need the second bike but figured one good tern deserves another...

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9throwawayDERP t1_ivltagt wrote

Electricity bikes in tenleytown. The took over the old VW dealership there. They have bikes if you want to test ride them now.

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