If you aren't in it for pure fitness, get an electric bike. If you are physically fit, I'd rather say: get a good bike within your budget. For example, 1200 Eu

If you aren't in it for pure fitness, get an electric bike. If you are physically fit, I'd rather say: get a good bike within your budget. For example, 1200 Euro will buy you a very decent non-electric bike, that will probably be a smooth ride. 1200 Euro will buy you quite a miserable eBike. 500-600 of the cost is the engine and battery pack, so a 1200 Euro eBike is roughly a 600 Euro bike (so, usually not great). If you have 2000-2500 Euro to spend, you can get a decent eBike or a high-end regular bike.