What bike?

Supermoto_Fan · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jun 2012 Karma :

Evening,

Right so having recently got a new job that is 3 miles away i've decided in the summer months two or three times a week i'd like to cycle, saving money and getting my fitness up a bit.

I want a road bike, that's all i know!

Ideally dont want to spend more than £200 although if a new bike is out of the question for that price i have no issues with secondhand especially if it can get me more bang for my buck!

Bare in mind i dont want or need anything fancy, just an idea of what brands to look for etc

Thanks Thumbs Up

____________________
Yamaha MT-09 - Triple powerrrr

Seb · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Karma :

The £200 carreras you see in Halfords are ridable and reasonably solid. Frankly though I'd be looking at second hand, you should be able to get a base spec Specialized Allez or Giant Defy in reasonable condition for that sort of money.
____________________
2010 Triumph 1050 Sprint ST

Stowelly · Traffic Copper Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Karma :

For just 3 miles each way id get the biggest heaviest piece of shit for 30 quid i could.... more of a work out Very Happy

Supermoto_Fan · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jun 2012 Karma :

In the future it's something i'd like to take up for a hobby too hence wanting something a bit better than the basic bicycle! How does a cycle to work scheme work? I can take advantage of that
____________________
Yamaha MT-09 - Triple powerrrr

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

Cycle to work is essentially a tax deduction on the back of a hire agreement. Worth it if you want a new bike.

Although you'll be riding roads for only 3 miles I'd consider a hybrid so that you at least have the option of slinging it around the park once in a while.

Supermoto_Fan · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jun 2012 Karma :

Thanks for the info arry, essentially i will be cycling from west tilbury village past the power station and coming into the docks that way. I like the look of carreras.
____________________
Yamaha MT-09 - Triple powerrrr

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

If It's only 3 miles, I'd just go for an old steel frames racer for £200 you could get a decent 80's bike, that'd be superior to a £200 halfords job.
____________________
Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :