ashwin2936 Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 14:28 - 24 May 2016 Post subject: Buying a new/used bike |
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Started a new project at work which is around 6 miles from my house in london.
Looking for a comfortable bike for the next few months. After a quick read through some previous threads, i am under the impression buying second hand is best value.
My knowledge of bicycles is limited. I like the look of this bike below.
Been in contact and price is £250. Can i do better for the money? would this be suitable for my needs?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131824510236?ul_noapp=true
Any suggestions on alternatives?
Thanks ____________________ yq50, nsr-125, bandit-600, cbr-600 f2, zx6r g2, cbr929 |
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Seb World Chat Champion
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Karma :
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Posted: 01:06 - 25 May 2016 Post subject: |
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It'll be a perfectly adequate and particularly tough bike for sure, and going for something simple and rigid is a good move (Although I'm not a fan of triples up front). But that seems exceptionally expensive for what really is just a 20 year old well built but rather unexciting bike that happens to have a nice badge on it.
I got a 2x11 disc brake equipped Boardman Hybrid new for not an awful lot more late last year so I'm pretty sure you could get something both significantly more modern and likely a fair bit quicker on the road than that with a little patience ____________________ 2010 Triumph 1050 Sprint ST |
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Ste Not Work Safe
Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :
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Posted: 07:48 - 25 May 2016 Post subject: |
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Yes you can do better for the money.
Does your work do the 'Cycle to Work' scheme? https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/ |
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